'Most Restrictive Policy': Trump FDA Puts New Limits on Covid Vaccines and More Might Come via CDC

The FDA approved updated Covid vaccines, but limited who can get them now including removing one of the two vaccines available for young children. More restrictions might come from upcoming CDC vote.

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The FDA approved updated Covid vaccines, but limited who can get them now including removing one of the two vaccines available for young children, in what the New York Times calls “the federal government’s most restrictive policy since the vaccines became available.”

The new rules present barriers to millions of Americans who would have to prove their risk and millions more who might no longer qualify, the AP notes.

“The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity. That presents new barriers to access for millions of Americans who would have to prove their risk — and millions more who may want to get vaccinated and suddenly no longer qualify.”

“Depending on the panel’s advice, Americans under age 65 could be expected to provide documentation o…