CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
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By Brenda Goodman
Published on March 11, 2026.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suspended a push to stop recommending mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines due to concerns within the Trump administration about their political risks. This comes as polling indicates that even Republicans, who support vaccines, believe further attacks on vaccines will negatively impact their chances in November. The decision to stop recommendations for these vaccines has been made for the time being, but it could be revived at some point in the coming months. Anti-vaccine groups have been pushing for the removal of these vaccines, claiming without credible evidence that they cause more injuries than the infection. The committee's votes determine insurance coverage for low-income families and the vaccination outcomes.
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