"Political directives should not prevent individuals from seeking safe and effective care that they desire and deserve," authors from the American College of Physicians (ACP) write.

Making changes to the Centers for Disease Control recommendations is typically a lengthy and laborious process requiring evidence-based research and multiple discussions with experts and associations before they are published.

NB.1.8.1 — have been detected in Washington, according to federal surveillance data. Why it matters: The variant has been gaining ground globally, according to the World Health Organization, and first appeared in the U.

The CDC's new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines have caused confusion, as the removal of some groups from the recommended list raises concerns about access, cost, and public health risks for vulnerable populations.