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ACIP Urges COVID Vaccine Discussions for Under-65s Amid CDC Turmoil

10/14/2025

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that people under 65 discuss COVID-19 vaccination with a healthcare provider rather than receiving it universally.
The shift follows turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the abrupt layoff and rehiring of more than 1,000 employees.
Critics say the administration's approach may erode trust among scientists and complicate public health efforts.

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that people under 65 discuss COVID-19 vaccination with a healthcare provider rather than receiving it universally.
The shift follows turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the abrupt layoff and rehiring of more than 1,000 employees.
Critics say the administration's approach may erode trust among scientists and complicate public health efforts.