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Vaccines Proven Safe and Effective, Experts Urge Trust

10/31/2025

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A systematic review of 511 studies shows vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, and influenza are safe and effective.
Brigid Groves of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) urges reliance on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data and on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations.
Despite changes in COVID vaccine recommendations, vaccines remain effective at preventing severe outcomes in vulnerable populations, and transparency and credible sources are vital for patient trust.

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Story summary

A systematic review of 511 studies shows vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, and influenza are safe and effective.
Brigid Groves of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) urges reliance on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data and on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations.
Despite changes in COVID vaccine recommendations, vaccines remain effective at preventing severe outcomes in vulnerable populations, and transparency and credible sources are vital for patient trust.