The FDA has approved new COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season, but access is now heavily restricted, primarily targeting those aged 65 and older and young individuals with health conditions.
Healthy children and adults under 65 can only receive the vaccine through off-label prescriptions, complicating access and raising concerns among healthcare providers.
This new direction marks a significant departure from previous policies that recommended widespread vaccinations for anyone over six months old.
Experts and public figures are calling the situation a "five-alarm fire," expressing alarm over the confusion and potential public health impact of these restrictions.
RFK Jr. has publicly criticized the new limits, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes science and common sense in public health policies.
The FDA's decision to revoke the emergency authorization for broader vaccine distribution further reshapes the landscape of COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the United States.
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