"The new recommendations, issued by the West Coast Health Alliance, encourage all residents, except those under six months, to receive the COVID vaccine, especially toddlers up to 23 months old; adults over 65; anyone who's pregnant or trying to get pregnant; and anyone else who has a risk factor, such as asthma or diabetes. The recommendations, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom along with governors Tina Kotek of Oregon, Bob Ferguson of Washington, and Josh Green of Hawaii, follow those of major medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Academy of Family Physicians."
"The California Department of Public Health announced that insurance providers regulated by the state will be required to cover all of its recommended vaccines, which can be obtained from local pharmacies and health providers, or for free through authorized providers. Residents can schedule an appointment at myturn.ca.gov."
"The West Coast Health Alliance formed earlier this month in an effort to combat what state health officials described as the "weaponization" of federal health agencies to advance antivaccine policies, despite decades of scientific research showing that vaccines are safe and effective."
California and four Western states recommended COVID-19 vaccination for nearly all residents except those under six months. The guidance emphasizes toddlers up to 23 months, adults over 65, pregnant people or those trying to conceive, and people with risk factors such as asthma or diabetes. The West Coast Health Alliance issued the recommendations and aligned them with major medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, ACOG, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. California requires state-regulated insurers to cover recommended vaccines and Governor Newsom signed AB 144 to anchor state guidance in evidence-based national medical recommendations.
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