Summary
A U.S. vaccine advisory panel chose not to recommend COVID vaccines for all residents over six months old. This decision changes the previous stance that everyone should get vaccinated yearly. The panel instead suggests that decisions be made based on discussions between doctors and patients.
Key Facts
- A vaccine panel decided not to recommend COVID vaccines for everyone over six months old in the U.S.
- This decision marks a change from past recommendations for yearly vaccination.
- The panel's recommendation must be approved by the CDC.
- The panel proposed that vaccine decisions should be made by patients and doctors together.
- The move comes amid concerns about declining scientific standards under Robert F Kennedy's leadership.
- Concerns were raised about the political influence on scientific decisions.
- The panel discussed myocarditis, a rare heart issue associated with the vaccine, mainly in young men.
- CDC data emphasizes vaccines provide strong protection against severe COVID effects.
