FDA Approves New COVID-19 Vaccines – Eligibility Limits

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, has announced the rescinding of Covid-19 vaccine mandates and a shift to making vaccines available to those⁢ at high risk. He stated⁢ that Moderna,‍ Pfizer, and Novavax vaccines⁤ are available for different age groups, emphasizing individual choice and consultation with doctors.

However, this comes from an management with a history of‍ questioning vaccine benefits. Kennedy previously founded an⁣ anti-vaccine group and has since cut funding for flu and Covid vaccines,⁣ with his agency arguing the risks of covid shots now outweigh the benefits. His vaccine regulator has also overruled scientists to limit vaccine approvals.

Vaccine uptake⁣ in the US⁤ has ⁤been declining. Current⁢ rates‍ are around 23% for adults and 13% for those ‍under 18, according to the CDC.

Related Article: The article also links⁣ to a story about a US pediatric organization diverging⁣ from the CDC in its Covid-19 vaccine advisory⁢ for children.