An expert panel has recommended that everyone, regardless of age or health status, should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
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This recommendation follows the FDA's approval of updated vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
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The new vaccines target more recent variants of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Despite the evolving variants, studies suggest that these updated vaccines remain effective against current variants.
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COVID-19 infections have been rising since early July, with an increase in hospitalizations and deaths.
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The advisory panel emphasizes the need for vaccines, especially for those at the highest risk of severe disease, including older adults, infants under 6 months, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
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The bivalent vaccine, available since last year, is no longer recommended.
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COVID-19 vaccines have been administered safely, with rare side effects like myocarditis and an increased risk of stroke among older adults who received both flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
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Hospitalization data shows that a significant percentage of children and adolescents hospitalized for COVID-19 had no underlying health conditions.
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The committee recommends a clear, simple recommendation for vaccination to help combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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