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Kennedy Testifies on COVID Vaccine Access Amid Confusion

9/11/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified on Sept. 4, asserting that "everybody can get" the COVID-19 vaccine, despite FDA restrictions for those over 65 or with underlying conditions.
Senators, including Elizabeth Warren, questioned Kennedy's claims, pointing out barriers to vaccine access.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet on Sept. 18 to clarify vaccine recommendations.
New Jersey is expanding access, allowing vaccinations for those six months and older without prescriptions.
Confusion remains about insurance coverage and vaccine availability across states, while experts stress the need for vaccination, especially for high-risk groups.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified on Sept. 4, asserting that "everybody can get" the COVID-19 vaccine, despite FDA restrictions for those over 65 or with underlying conditions.
Senators, including Elizabeth Warren, questioned Kennedy's claims, pointing out barriers to vaccine access.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet on Sept. 18 to clarify vaccine recommendations.
New Jersey is expanding access, allowing vaccinations for those six months and older without prescriptions.
Confusion remains about insurance coverage and vaccine availability across states, while experts stress the need for vaccination, especially for high-risk groups.