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Targeted Covid Vaccination Strategy for High-Risk Groups Unveiled

5/13/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is steering the Covid-19 vaccination strategy towards a more targeted approach, prioritizing high-risk groups over blanket recommendations. Anticipated guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices could lead to annual vaccinations for adults aged 65 and older, mirroring strategies already in place in the UK and Canada.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is steering the Covid-19 vaccination strategy towards a more targeted approach, prioritizing high-risk groups over blanket recommendations. Anticipated guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices could lead to annual vaccinations for adults aged 65 and older, mirroring strategies already in place in the UK and Canada.