Massachusetts has become the first state to impose its own vaccine coverage rules.

The state now requires health insurance companies to continue covering immunizations recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and not to rely solely on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.

“When the federal government fails to protect public health, Massachusetts will step up,” Gov. Maura Healey (D) said in a statement.

Most health insurance plans are required to cover vaccines

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