Qualifying for *** COVID-19 vaccine really depends on your age, health, and insurance coverage. And now most people don't meet the guidelines. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated vaccines but limited their use for many Americans. The Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are approved for all seniors. However, it's *** different story for younger adults and children. In order for those groups to qualify, the FDA says they need to have at least one high risk health condition. Such as asthma or obesity to get vaccinated. The original recommendation was an annual COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans six months and up. These new recommendations will go before Center for Disease Control and Prevention's panel, which is expected to meet in September. This change goes along with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s beliefs he's been very skeptical about vaccines, even spreading conspiracy theories about them. In Washington, I'm Rachel Hersheimer.
FDA: COVID vaccines not recommended for most Americans
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines but restricted their use for many Americans, focusing on age, health, and insurance coverage.
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Updated: 6:23 AM CDT Aug 28, 2025
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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. 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 reviewed by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel, which is expected to meet in September. The change in COVID-19 vaccine guidelines comes the same day the White House terminated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, Susan Monarez, after one month on the job. A White House spokesperson said Monarez was terminated because she isn't aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda and refused to resign.Monarez's attorney said she was targeted for standing up for science. Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
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 , , and 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.
Previously, the recommendation for an annual COVID-19 vaccine was for all Americans six months and older.
This change goes along with s beliefs, as he has been outspoken about his skepticism surrounding vaccines, even spreading conspiracy theories about them.
These new FDA guidelines will be reviewed by , which is expected to meet in September.
The change in COVID-19 vaccine guidelines comes the same day the White House terminated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, , after one month on the job.
A White House spokesperson said Monarez was terminated because she isn't aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda and refused to resign.
said she was targeted for standing up for science.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
