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Pediatric medicine expert discusses changes in COVID-19 vaccine guidance, access challenges in underserved communities
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Centers for Disease Control has updated its childhood vaccine guidance to include COVID-19 shots under a 'shared decision-making' model, allowing parents to consult with health care providers.
This shift comes shortly after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to remove COVID vaccines from the federal immunization schedule for kids, sparking questions about future policy impacts.
Dr. Alana Arnold, CEO and founder of PEMPal, discusses the changes and how access plays a role in getting the vaccines.
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