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Western States Form Health Alliance Amid Vaccine Distrust

9/19/2025

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Four Western U.S. states, led by Democratic governors, established the West Coast Health Alliance to provide vaccine recommendations due to distrust in the CDC.
California passed a law to base immunization guidance on independent medical organizations.
The alliance's recommendations cover COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines ahead of a CDC meeting.
New York and Northeastern states are forming the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to coordinate vaccine efforts and issue their own recommendations.
Both coalitions aim to address federal health policy changes and discuss joint vaccine purchases for public health preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

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Story summary

Four Western U.S. states, led by Democratic governors, established the West Coast Health Alliance to provide vaccine recommendations due to distrust in the CDC.
California passed a law to base immunization guidance on independent medical organizations.
The alliance's recommendations cover COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines ahead of a CDC meeting.
New York and Northeastern states are forming the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to coordinate vaccine efforts and issue their own recommendations.
Both coalitions aim to address federal health policy changes and discuss joint vaccine purchases for public health preparations for the 2026 World Cup.