Vaccine Policy Recommendations - CDC's vaccine advisors are voting to recommend that everyone should talk to a healthcare provider before getting the COVID vaccine [1] - Currently, all adults are recommended to get a COVID vaccine, and children should talk to a healthcare provider, but the new recommendation suggests everyone consults a healthcare provider first [1] - Pharmacists are considered healthcare providers under the CDC's current guidance, allowing individuals to get vaccinated at pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens [2] Potential Impact and Policy Positions - Changes to the recommendations could cause confusion and make people reconsider vaccination [3] - The CDC is considering recommending that states require prescriptions for COVID vaccines, but the CDC cannot regulate this practice [4]