"There have been no substantial changes to the federal government's flu vaccine recommendation: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says that people 6 months old and up should get an annual flu vaccine. That means most insurers will cover it, and it should soon be widely available. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has opposed vaccines, agreed that most people should get the flu vaccine."
"The panel voted against recommending multidose flu shots that contained the preservative thimerosal, but the preservative had already been removed from most vaccines, including most flu shots. Q: Who should not get the flu shot? Doctors acknowledged there are always exceptions to broad guidance. For example, people with severe allergies to flu vaccine components should not get vaccines that contain those components. You should discuss your health situation with your physician for personalized guidance."
Parents and guardians are encouraged to include annual influenza vaccination in fall health planning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends yearly flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older. Most insurers are expected to cover the vaccine and supplies should become widely available. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. agreed that most people should get the flu vaccine after appointing new advisory panel members. The advisory panel voted against recommending multidose thimerosal-containing shots, although thimerosal has already been removed from most vaccines. Individuals with severe allergies to vaccine components should consult their physicians. The flu shot was updated for the current season.
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