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Michigan's chief medical executive recommends healthcare providers follow immunization schedules from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians instead of the federal guidance, citing disagreements with recent federal vaccine recommendations and emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices for public health.
Michigan's top health official has shifted the state's vaccine recommendations to align with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians, moving away from federal guidance influenced by RFK Jr.'s criticisms and recent changes in the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
The CDC has approved the 2025 fall vaccines for RSV, flu, and COVID-19, with updated recommendations including individual decision-making for COVID-19 vaccines. The flu vaccine shows promising effectiveness, and COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended annually for everyone over 6 months old, with multiple options available. The guide provides detailed information on vaccine timing, eligibility, and resources, emphasizing that the best vaccine is the one you get.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued new, clear vaccine guidance, diverging from recent federal recommendations, and joined the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to enhance public health coordination, emphasizing trusted sources and community protection.
Health officials from 10 Northeastern states have formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to coordinate vaccine guidance and public health efforts independently of the federal government, with New Hampshire notably not participating. The group aims to provide consistent recommendations, including COVID-19 vaccine guidance for children and pregnant women, contrasting recent federal changes under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration. This regional effort is part of a broader trend of state-level health collaborations responding to federal policy shifts.
The Democratic governors of Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii formed the Western States Health Alliance to issue unified COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, emphasizing broad access and challenging CDC recommendations amid political tensions and delays in vaccine policy updates, including potential changes to vaccine prescription requirements.
Massachusetts updates its COVID-19 vaccine guidance, recommending vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older, adults, pregnant and lactating individuals, and those at higher risk, with specific recommendations based on age and health status.