The governors of California, Oregon and Washington announced the creation of the West Coast Health Alliance to keep their states’ health policies unified and grounded in science.

California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.

California, Oregon, and the state Washington formed a new West Coast Health Alliance in response to turmoil and shifting vaccine guidance at the CDC.

The seasonal flu vaccine is still recommended by the CDC to virtually everyone 6 months and older, and it should be easy to get at a pharmacy or at a physician’s office. If you have insurance, the shot should be free. Eligible children without insurance can qualify to get the shot for free via the federal Vaccines for Children Program.

The coronavirus has muscled its way back into headlines in recent weeks amid a summer wave of the illness and growing difficulties in getting the vaccine, as well as efforts by the Trump administration that could make getting inoculated harder for some people.

The three governors cited the mass firing of CDC doctors and scientists, as well as the politicization of the agency.

In response to confusing COVID vaccine guidance, California, Oregon and Washington will form their own health alliance to issue vaccine recommendations.

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, Director Susan Monarez will testify before the Senate about the organization she briefly ran.