FDA Implements New Restrictions and Approvals for COVID Vaccines

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The FDA approved updated Covid booster vaccines but revoked emergency use authorizations, limiting access mainly to higher-risk groups and making it more difficult for children under 5 to receive vaccines, especially affecting healthy young children. The move aligns with new policies and clinical trial requirements, amidst ongoing debates about vaccine safety and policy conflicts.
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