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CDC Considers Major Shift in COVID Vaccine Guidelines

4/18/2025

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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is contemplating a pivotal shift in COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, prioritizing high-risk groups like the elderly and immunocompromised. This significant change, discussed in a recent meeting, could reshape vaccine sales for major players like Pfizer and Moderna, with a formal vote set for June.

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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is contemplating a pivotal shift in COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, prioritizing high-risk groups like the elderly and immunocompromised. This significant change, discussed in a recent meeting, could reshape vaccine sales for major players like Pfizer and Moderna, with a formal vote set for June.