ANA applauds this landmark decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to incorporate COVID-19 vaccines into the routine immunization schedule. We fully support this important step to simplify and standardize the COVID-19 vaccine process for both adults and children. This aligns with ANA's longstanding position on immunizations. COVID-19 is here to stay, so it's essential we begin to treat this virus similar to other seasonal viruses such as influenza in order to stay ahead of the curve.

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