US medical groups issue updated respiratory vaccine recommendations

What happened

A coalition of leading U.S. medical groups, including the American Medical Association and the Vaccine Integrity Project, released updated recommendations on Wednesday for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for the upcoming respiratory viral season.

Why it matters

The guidance aims to provide clarity for the public regarding vaccination needs as the respiratory virus season approaches.

Context

The recommendations were developed following an independent review of existing data.

Sources

Associated Press Original article
The Hill Original article