The CDC has revised its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women.
Why it matters: This change increases the possibility of COVID-19 infection for school-aged children, as well as immunocompromised members of their household.
- Parents are advised to consult with their doctors before deciding on vaccinations for their children aged 6 months to 17 years.
What’s new: The change comes after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be universally recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.
Go deeper: Read the CDC’s official guidance.