WASHINGTON —

The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines but has limited their use for many Americans, with eligibility now depending on age, health, and insurance coverage.

The Pfizer , Moderna , and Novavax vaccines are approved for all seniors , but younger adults and children must have at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity, to qualify for vaccination. Advertisement

Previously, the recommendation for an annual COVID-19 vaccine was for all Americans six months and older.

This change goes along with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.' s beliefs, as he has been outspoken about his skepticism surrounding vaccines , even spreading conspiracy theories about them.

These new FDA guidelines will be

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