CDC Advisors Like Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine For Adolescents But Are Less Sure Of Coadministration
Executive Summary
Without giving ACIP a chance to vote on the change or providing additional data, CDC announces new guidance allowing coadministration of COVID-19 vaccines with other immunizations. Needless to say, the decision raised a few eyebrows.
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