Doctor on FDA Announcement of Changes to COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines

Off the news: FDA limits COVID-19 vaccine availability | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

It’s important to remember the havoc and health dangers that COVID-19 brought, just several short years ago — and the real life-saving benefits of vaccination against the virus. Even after the pandemic passed, boosters were advised and accessible to Americans, to help keep the disease at bay.

InnovationRx: FDA Will Limit Covid-19 Vaccines To Those Over 65 Or At High Risk

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Doctor on FDA announcement of changes to COVID-19 vaccination guidelines

The FDA announced that it would only allow COVID-19 vaccinations for those 65 years of age and over and those with certain medical conditions. South Shore Health's Dr. Todd Ellerin says people should still worry about COVID-19, but says many Americans have shown they can survive and thrive even when many have not received the COVID-19 booster shot. Ellerin says he still recommends the booster.

The Trump Administration said limiting the approval of Covid-19 vaccinations to the elderly and at high risk.

US to limit Covid shot approval to elderly, those with medical conditions

Health experts said that whether individuals outside those risk groups would have to pay out of pocket for Covid shots depends on how the guidelines are written.

FDA significantly limits access to COVID-19 vaccines

The new framework unveiled May 20 says new COVID-19 shots should go only to those ages 65 and up or with underlying medical conditions.