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Confused about how vaccines will work this year? Here's some clarity

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**Story update: The Seattle Times reports that late on Wednesday several Washington insurers committed to continuing to cover the new COVID vaccine despite federal changes.** West Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the CDC and FDA   The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means for their seasonal shots. UW’s Dr. Helen Chu is here to clarify what you need to know about vaccines, illnesses, and insurance coverage this year. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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West Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the CDC and FDA The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means for their seasonal shots. UW’s Dr. Helen Chu is here to clarify what you need to know about vaccines, illnesses, and insurance coverage this year.

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