The three West Coast states plus Hawaii that have formed a health alliance announced new vaccine recommendations for the respiratory virus season. The new guidance goes further than federal recommendations by encouraging COVID-19 shots for anyone 6 months and older who wants them. The move is the latest in a series of steps by Oregon and other Democratic-led states to chart their own course on immunization policy, particularly around COVID-19 vaccines, rather than relying solely on federal recommendations. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Getty Images #vaccines #covidvaccine #respiratoryvirusseason #respiratoryvirus #oregon #california #washington #hawaii #health #covid #covid19 #theoregonian