US EditionFDA approves updated Pfizer COVID shots but limits access for some kids and adults
- On August 27, 2025, the FDA approved updated Pfizer COVID-19 boosters but limited vaccine access for many children and younger adults across the U.S.
- This decision reflects a shift from previous policies that broadly recommended annual COVID shots for everyone over 6 months, driven by skepticism about risks and booster necessity.
- The FDA rescinded emergency use authorizations for some vaccines, notably limiting Pfizer’s pediatric shot availability for children under 5 and narrowing eligibility to higher-risk groups.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the changes meet commitments to end vaccine mandates and maintain vaccine access for those at high risk, highlighting that these actions respond to the public’s call for evidence-based policies, safety, and practical judgment.
- This new framework may complicate access for millions, including healthy children and younger adults, as insurance coverage and physician willingness remain uncertain amid rising COVID-19 cases.
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New fall COVID-19 guidance includes new restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the next round of COVID boosters for the fall, further limiting who can receive the shot. The new guidance now states that only high-risk groups should routinely receive the updated vaccine. Those approved are adults 65 and older, and children with at least one underlying condition. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. celebrated the move on X, calling it “science, …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration restricted its use among young adults and children with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity.
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Breaking OneFDA Approves COVID Shots with New Restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved updated COVID vaccines for the fall season that limit who can get the shots, the federal government’s most restrictive policy since the vaccines became available.
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