Breaking: FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness

In shift away from universal access, new studies of Covid boosters will be required for people under 65.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say By Helen Branswell, Matthew Herper, and Lizzy Lawrence SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 years of age and older and others who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill if they are infected, and will require manufacturers to conduct clinical trials to show whether the vaccines are of benefit to healthy younger adults and children. READ MORE Sign up for Morning Rounds Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day. Learn more. In Case You Missed It Inside the rise of Tracy Beth Høeg, the Covid contrarian shaping FDA vaccine policy By Lizzy Lawrence Novavax wins narrowed approval for its Covid-19 shot after delay By Helen Branswell Does the CDC have an acting director? By Helen Branswell RFK Jr. declared war on chronic disease. First comes the battle over priorities By Isabella Cueto and J. Emory Parker Get 50% off an annual STAT+ subscription This Memorial Day, unlock exclusive savings when you join the STAT+ community. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us