"In recent years, the federal government's recommendation for COVID vaccines was simple: Everyone age 6 months and up should get an updated shot in the fall. This year, however, under the leadership of the vaccine skeptic Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Food and Drug Administration only "approved" the updated vaccines for people age 65 and up, as well as younger people with at least one health condition that puts them at high risk for severe COVID should they get infected."
"It may be a few days before updated 2025-26 COVID vaccines are available in some locations. Now that the shots have been approved for the upcoming season, retail pharmacy chains Walgreens and CVS said they would soon be prepared to offer the vaccines, where available. But at those pharmacies, getting the vaccine may not be a straightforward process for everyone."
Updated 2025–26 COVID vaccines have been authorized for people age 65 and older and for younger people with at least one high-risk health condition. Retail pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens said they will soon offer the vaccines where available, though some locations may take a few days to begin providing them. Previous federal guidance had recommended an updated shot for everyone age 6 months and up each fall; the new authorization narrows that population. Younger, healthier people may need to consult a healthcare provider to receive an updated vaccine. State rules on pharmacists' authority and off-label administration will affect access.
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