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The F.D.A.’s new limited approval covers two vaccines designed with mRNA that were updated to target the LP.8.1 variant, which represents nearly one-third of recent cases.
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FDA's new approval covers mRNA vaccines updated for LP.8.1 variant representing one-third of cases
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Christina Jewett, Jacey Fortin
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Website Article
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM (6 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM (6 days ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/health/fda-covid-vaccines-rfk-jr.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250828&instance_id=161436&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204795&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

The FDA approved updated Covid vaccines with eligibility limited to those 65+ or with underlying conditions. This decision, influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to the CDC advisory panel, sparked controversy among health experts.

COVID-19
Vaccines
FDA
CDC
Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Vaccine Policy
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