Three More States Diverge From CDC on COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
Officials from three states said on June 12 that pregnant women should still be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines, diverging from updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health officials with California, Oregon, and Washington state
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