The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions on eligibility. The vaccines are now authorized for individuals aged 65 and older, who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Younger people can only receive the vaccine if they have underlying medical conditions that increase their vulnerability. This marks the first fall and winter season where the US government has not recommended widespread COVID vaccinations.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . announced on social media that COVID vaccine mandates under President Joe Biden have been rescinded . Vaccines will be available to those at high risk after consulting with their doctors. For children, the Moderna vaccine is approved for those older than six mont