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Following Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement to remove Covid-19 shots from the federal child immunization schedule, the CDC issued updated guidance. While maintaining Covid-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months to 17 years, the CDC now emphasizes shared decision-making with healthcare providers. The vaccines remain available for low-income children through the Vaccines for Children program. However, the CDC offers 'no guidance' on Covid-19 vaccination for pregnant women, aligning with Kennedy's recent policy change in this area.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.