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The CDC advisory panel recommends prioritizing older adults and essential workers for the COVID-19 vaccine, including those 75 and older, and essential workers like teachers and police officers. The next phase should include people aged 65-75 and those 16 and older with underlying conditions. States can use these guidelines as a reference. The CDC also issued new guidelines on allergic reactions, advising against a second dose for those with severe reactions to the first dose. The FDA is investigating allergic reactions to Pfizer's vaccine. Special thanks to Kaiser Health News for their collaboration.

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