US medical groups fill gap with own vaccine guides amid ‘information crisis’
In the face of evolving official health guidance, prominent US medical groups are stepping in to provide their own evidence-based vaccine recommendations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is adopting the advisory panel's recommendation to remove thimerosal, a preservative found in a small percentage of flu vaccines, despite evidence of its safety and benefits. However, the HHS secretary has not yet implemented the panel's other recommendations, including annual flu shots for everyone over six months old and RSV vaccines for infants. This highlights an "information crisis" as medical organizations work to fill the gap and ensure the public has access to reliable, science-backed guidance on vaccination policies.
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