Public health experts raised concerns on Monday about increasing vaccine hesitancy among patients in the wake of shifting federal guidance, despite Connecticut having some of the highest vaccination rates in the country. The meeting of infectious disease experts was convened by Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani to hear their thoughts on vaccine policy. The group discussed challenges posed by recent federal changes and how to prepare for potential future shifts. Monday’s discussion in part focused on vaccine policy decisions issued last week by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP. Ned Lamont issued a slew of executive actions seeking to protect COVID-19 vaccine access in Connecticut amid recent federal changes.