August 29, 2025- The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of Covid shots for the fall — but only for a smaller, high-risk group of people, according to NBC News. Under the updated approvals, only those over 65 and people with existing health problems will be recommended for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to federal guidelines and USA Today.
Pfizer said in a news release that its updated shot was approved for use in all adults 65 and older and people older than 5 with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for experiencing severe illness from COVID-19. Moderna likewise said its updated Spikevax formula was approved for everyone over 65 and people 6 months and older with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk.