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West Coast States Unite on COVID Vaccine Strategy Amid Rising Cases

9/17/2025

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California, Oregon, and Washington are uniting on COVID vaccine recommendations due to rising cases and federal uncertainty.
Yolo County health officials urge mask-wearing as COVID-19 cases rise from summer travel and gatherings.
The FDA has restricted access to newly reformulated vaccines for the 2025-2026 season, raising availability concerns for vulnerable groups.
Health officials recommend annual flu shots alongside COVID vaccinations as flu season nears.
The CDC faces turmoil from mass resignations and policy changes, affecting public health responses.

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California, Oregon, and Washington are uniting on COVID vaccine recommendations due to rising cases and federal uncertainty.
Yolo County health officials urge mask-wearing as COVID-19 cases rise from summer travel and gatherings.
The FDA has restricted access to newly reformulated vaccines for the 2025-2026 season, raising availability concerns for vulnerable groups.
Health officials recommend annual flu shots alongside COVID vaccinations as flu season nears.
The CDC faces turmoil from mass resignations and policy changes, affecting public health responses.