The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of COVID-19 vaccines with new eligibility restrictions. Previously, vaccines were available to anyone six months and older regardless of health status. The updated authorization limits the shots to people 65 or older and to those with underlying health conditions that increase risk of serious complications. These changes may prompt renewed public questions similar to those raised during the early pandemic. Members of the public can submit questions for a doctor through a provided form, and a producer may contact submitters. Submissions are subject to general Terms of Use and a Privacy Policy that notes possible legal exemptions to privacy.
This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, with new restrictions. COVID vaccines had been available to anyone 6 months and older regardless of their health. That's no longer the case. Now, the FDA is limiting the updated shots to those who are at risk for serious complications because they are 65 or older, or have other health problems.
These new changes may bring back questions that are reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic. NPR's All Things Considered wants to know what questions you have about the changing COVID vaccine guidance and access. We'll put those questions to a doctor. Share your questions using the form below and an NPR producer may contact you. Please note: Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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