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Top medical leaders urge Americans to get their flu and COVID shots in lieu of CDC vaccine campaign

Scientific American · September 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM

The Trump administration has so far been silent on flu, COVID and RSV vaccine guidance for the coming season, even as these diseases kill thousands of people every year

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Top medical leaders urge Americans to get their flu and COVID shots in lieu of CDC vaccine campaign

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