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CDC to Recommend Covid Vaccines for At-Risk Groups This Fall

5/16/2025

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This fall, the CDC is poised to recommend Covid vaccinations primarily for older adults and those with chronic conditions. A crucial June meeting will determine if the U.S. will embrace a risk-based approach. However, new clinical testing requirements could push back vaccine availability, as updates may be treated as 'new products' requiring additional scrutiny.

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Story summary

This fall, the CDC is poised to recommend Covid vaccinations primarily for older adults and those with chronic conditions. A crucial June meeting will determine if the U.S. will embrace a risk-based approach. However, new clinical testing requirements could push back vaccine availability, as updates may be treated as 'new products' requiring additional scrutiny.