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The latest COVID vaccines come with new FDA restrictions

By Rob Stein,

Leila Fadel

Published August 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM EDT

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, but is restricting eligibility to those at risk for serious complications. That includes anyone age 65 and older and younger people with other health issues. The new limitations could make it much harder for many people to get vaccinated.

Rob Stein

Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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