New York state released its COVID-19 vaccine guidance on Thursday, advising residents to get their shots no matter what the national vaccine guidance may be.

State health officials recommends COVID vaccination for children 6 months to 18 years old, all adults, and individuals at higher risk, including those who are pregnant, lactating or immunocompromised. The guidelines are being released ahead of this week’s federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, where national vaccine recommendations will be reviewed and voted on.

"Vaccines remain one of the strongest tools we have to safeguard our families and our communities,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “As Washington continues to launch its misguided attacks on science, New York is making it clear that every resident

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