"The virus is no longer the menace that five years ago unleashed a pandemic, caused a million U.S. deaths and spurred government mask mandates and gathering restrictions. Demand for COVID vaccines has fallen, with some 60% in the U.S. showing little or no interest, according to an August Kaiser Family Foundation survey. But current virus variants continue to spread burning throats, fevers and other miseries. The disease remains more dangerous for seniors and younger people with preexisting health conditions."
"Federal regulators, led by U.S. Health Secretary and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., approved new shots in August but limited access for millions of Americans. Previously, the federal government authorized and recommended shots for adults and children six months and older. But when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 shots for the 2025-2026 season last month, it authorized them only for seniors and younger people with at least one high-risk medical condition, such as cancer or obesity."
COVID cases are surging across California to levels not seen since a year ago as the fall respiratory virus season approaches. Demand for COVID vaccines has fallen sharply, with about 60% of U.S. adults showing little or no interest, per an August Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Current virus variants continue to cause sore throats, fevers and other symptoms. The disease remains more dangerous for seniors and people with preexisting conditions. Federal regulators approved updated shots for 2025-2026 but limited authorization to seniors and high-risk individuals, creating uncertainty about eligibility, access and insurance coverage pending CDC recommendations.
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