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"This, in a sense, helps 'normalize' this vaccine and sends a powerful message to both healthcare providers and the general public that everyone ages 6 months and older should stay up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccines, just as they would with any other routinely recommended vaccine."
Covid-19 shots are included in new schedules of routinely recommended vaccines released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. The immunization schedules summarize current vaccine recommendations
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule, which includes the COVID-19 vaccine for the first time, was published as a clinical guideline on Feb. 9
US officials said the move would 'normalize' the vaccine and 'send a powerful message' that everyone over six should stay up to date with their Covid vaccines.
The CDC has recommended to make COVID-19 shots a part of children's vaccine schedule, but a final decision will be taken by states.