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New FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Impact Coverage and Access

9/20/2025

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Essentia Health is assessing new FDA guidelines on COVID-19 vaccinations, which may require prescriptions for healthy individuals under 65, affecting insurance coverage.
Dr. Nagpal stated that high-risk groups will still be eligible for the vaccine under the new guidelines.
Sanford Health will continue offering COVID-19 vaccinations, stressing the importance of updated vaccines for eligible patients.
The FDA has approved fall COVID-19 boosters for those aged 65 and older or with high-risk conditions.
Dr. Nagpal noted a decrease in COVID-19 severity, with more influenza hospitalizations reported last year.

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Essentia Health is assessing new FDA guidelines on COVID-19 vaccinations, which may require prescriptions for healthy individuals under 65, affecting insurance coverage.
Dr. Nagpal stated that high-risk groups will still be eligible for the vaccine under the new guidelines.
Sanford Health will continue offering COVID-19 vaccinations, stressing the importance of updated vaccines for eligible patients.
The FDA has approved fall COVID-19 boosters for those aged 65 and older or with high-risk conditions.
Dr. Nagpal noted a decrease in COVID-19 severity, with more influenza hospitalizations reported last year.