HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health announced its recommendations for seasonal viruses, including the flu and COVID-19, on Wednesday.

Earlier this month, Hawaii teamed up California, Oregon, and Washington to form the West Coast Health Alliance in response to their concerns that the Trump administration has politicized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Their recommendations follow those of major medical organizations.

“These recommendations were developed collaboratively with trusted partners,” said DOH Director Dr. Kenneth Fink. “They are informed by the most current guidance from national medical organizations and are grounded in strong scientific consensus.”

This season, the West Coast Health Alliance is recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for chil

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