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New Mexico Secures Pediatric COVID Vaccines Amid Shortages

10/8/2025

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New Mexico health officials can now purchase COVID-19 vaccines for children after Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved guidelines.
The CDC's recommendations emphasize individual vaccination decisions, especially for people under 65.
Across the United States, parents face challenges finding pediatric vaccines due to limited availability and regulatory confusion.
Major medical organizations advocate for vaccinations for young children.

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New Mexico health officials can now purchase COVID-19 vaccines for children after Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved guidelines.
The CDC's recommendations emphasize individual vaccination decisions, especially for people under 65.
Across the United States, parents face challenges finding pediatric vaccines due to limited availability and regulatory confusion.
Major medical organizations advocate for vaccinations for young children.