Tag: COVID-19 vaccines
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Look at Vaccine Policy A new, joint effort between political science and public health faculties is launching a longitudinal study on how state vaccine policies shape who gets vaccinated and why. Building on a rich history of COVID-19 research, the project aims to reveal how political beliefs, access to care, and demographic factors…
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CDC Updates Immunization Guidelines: Informed Consent Returns and Varicella as a Standalone Shot
Overview: A Shift Toward Individual Decision-Making The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its adult and child immunization schedules, moving away from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations toward a model that emphasizes individual decision-making. The agency now encourages shared clinical decision making and asks patients and parents to discuss risks and benefits…