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The CDC's latest recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines
Author(s)Austin Littrell
Key Takeaways
- The CDC has revised COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccination guidelines, including extra COVID-19 doses for certain patients.
- Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, highlighted these changes, emphasizing their importance for vulnerable populations.
Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, discusses the CDC's latest guidelines regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and expanded recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines.
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