AI-assisted summary
Updated COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA, but access is now limited to high-risk groups.
Federal guidelines now recommend the vaccine primarily for those over 65 and individuals with underlying health conditions.
Vaccines are available at various locations, but out-of-pocket costs may apply for those not considered high-risk.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This season, there will be tighter restrictions around who can access them.
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the approval on social media platform X Aug. 27, stating that emergency-use authorizations for COVID vaccines have been terminated, with Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax immunizations approved for "those at high ri