Pennsylvania charts independent course on vaccine guidance amid federal uncertainties
TL;DR
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has directed private insurers in the state to cover all vaccines recommended by the CDC's 2024 panel, despite recent contentious decisions and disagreements with federal health agencies, emphasizing local control and evidence-based guidance in public health decisions.
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- Shapiro directs Pa. health insurers to disregard new recommendations from CDC vaccine panel 90.5 WESA
- Shapiro administration releases vaccine guidance, breaking from federal 'confusion' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Pennsylvania sidesteps Trump administration for vaccine guidance Axios
- Pa., wary of federal guidance, turns to medical groups for vaccine advice TribLIVE.com
- Vaccine advocates urge ACIP to maintain public access to shots they say are saving lives Medical Economics
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