Well being Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced that he’ll not advocate that wholesome youngsters and pregnant folks get COVID-19 pictures.
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Well being Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced that he’ll not advocate that wholesome youngsters and pregnant folks get COVID-19 pictures.
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When Well being and Human Companies Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced new COVID suggestions this week, it raised questions amongst clinicians and sufferers:
Will these pictures nonetheless be out there to individuals who need them — and can insurance coverage cowl it?
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Kids’s Hospital Middle for Vaccine Growth, concerning the CDC’s new tips — and whether or not they may make it tougher for these sufferers to get pictures if they need them.
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This episode was produced by Kai McNamee with audio engineering help from Tiffany Vera Castro. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. Our government producer is Sami Yenigun.
