(NewsNation) — A vaccine advisory panel voted on Friday not to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for anyone, a change from previous recommendations that all Americans get yearly vaccinations against the virus.
The panel said it would leave the choice up to those who want to get a vaccine and encouraged people to speak to their doctors about whether they should be vaccinated.
That language adds more confusion for patients and medical providers after other conflicting recommendations.
Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration restricted Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax vaccines for COVID to those over the age of 65 and people under 65 who have certain health conditions that make them more vulnerable.
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