CDC panel votes to limit who is eligible Covid vaccine

COVID Vaccine Recommendations - CDC's vaccine advisory panel made COVID shot recommendation an individual decision, preferably with a doctor [1] - The panel's vote was contentious, requiring the chair to break a tie [1] - The panel opted not to recommend states require a prescription for the shot [2] - Government providers and private insurers will continue to cover the COVID vaccines [2] - The panel was handpicked by a vaccine skeptic, potentially causing states to diverge from recommendations [2][3] - The varying guidelines may cause confusion for the general public regarding COVID vaccine decisions [3] Hepatitis B Vaccine - Proposed changes to the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns were tabled [4] - Concerns were raised regarding a lack of science and data about potential side effects [4] - More discussion is needed regarding the hepatitis B vaccine [4]