The FDA approved updated Covid vaccines on Wednesday, according to CNBC. The move restricted use to high-risk groups, including adults 65 and older and younger adults with certain medical conditions. The agency ended broader emergency use authorizations, leaving uncertainty about access for healthy adults and coverage by insurers. Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, has pushed to change U.S. immunization policy. He also replaced members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel with new appointees, including several vaccine critics. The American Academy of Pediatrics criticized the move as limiting access for children, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists continued to recommend vaccination for pregnant women. Shares of Pfizer and Moderna edged higher, while Novavax slipped.
