The FDA has approved Moderna's new COVID-19 shot, an mRNA vaccine, with some limits on who can get it.

The vaccine, called mNexspike, is for people who’ve previously received a COVID-19 shot and is mainly intended for adults ages 65 and older. People ages 12 to 64 may also get the shot if they have at least one medical condition that increases their risk for serious illness from COVID as defined by the CDC .

COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, which spreads from person to person and infects the airways. While some people may only have mild symptoms, older adults, or those with certain underlying health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity , cancer, or COPD , among other conditions, are at a higher risk for severe illness. Overall, COVID remains a serious health ri

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