FDA approves new Covid-19 vaccines in US but limits who can get them
14 days ago
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- FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines with new restrictions.
- Vaccines authorized for people 65+ and younger individuals with underlying conditions.
- First fall/winter season without widespread US government Covid vaccination recommendations.
- Robert F Kennedy Jr announces rescinded mandates and high-risk eligibility.
- Moderna approved for >6 months, Pfizer for >5 years, Novavax for >12.
- Kennedy cuts $500m in flu and Covid vaccine funding.
- FDA considers not renewing Pfizer’s vaccine for young children.
- Vaccine use rates drop to 23% of adults and 13% of under-18s.
- Critics argue children remain vulnerable to severe Covid illness.