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flag Four West Coast states form alliance to issue independent vaccine guidelines amid declining CDC trust.

flag Four West Coast states—California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada—have launched the West Coast Health Alliance to issue joint vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV, citing declining trust in the CDC due to perceived political influence. flag California has passed a law requiring its immunization policies to follow guidance from independent medical groups. flag The new guidelines emphasize science-based decision-making and coincide with the CDC’s upcoming advisory meeting. flag The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults 65 and older, with others needing prescriptions, while insurers pledge to cover vaccines under current annual recommendations through 2026. flag Some states are expanding pharmacy access. flag The HHS maintains the CDC’s ACIP as the leading authority on immunizations.

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