The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines that closely target recent virus strains and help provide better protection against currently circulating variants.
With the agency's decision occurring earlier than last year, the CDC recommends this fall's vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older to combat an ongoing summer wave.
Last fall’s vaccines were tailored to different variants, and only about 22.5% of adults and 14% of children received them, showing low uptake.
Health experts warn that skipping the new shot could lead to severe infections or long COVID symptoms, stressing the urgency of vaccination.
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