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The agency authorized the vaccines for people who are 65 and older, who are known to be more vulnerable to severe illness from Covid.
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FDA authorized Covid vaccines for people 65 and older.
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Claim Maker
Christina Jewett and Jacey Fortin
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-08-27",
    "agency": "Food and Drug Administration",
    "age_group": "65 and older",
    "vaccine_type": "Covid vaccines"
}
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Health Regulation
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9fc8b832-382b-4e29-9170-88c797896334
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM (5 days ago)

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F.D.A. Approves Covid Shots With New Restrictions
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The FDA approved updated COVID vaccines with eligibility limited to older adults and those with underlying conditions. This decision, influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to the CDC advisory panel, sparked controversy among health experts.

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Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Vaccine Policy
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