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37. New vaccines may not be ready until mid-September.
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 10:37 AM
Aug 2025

Updated coronavirus vaccines may not be available until mid-September, and people who are not considered high risk may not be able to access them.

Covid is rising. New vaccines may not be ready until mid-September. Article fails to mention that CDC recommendations for staying home when infected are too short or other means of protection including masks, air filtration and improved ventilation.
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Ron Chusid (@rchusid.bsky.social) 2025-08-18T14:18:02.930Z

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/08/16/covid-wave-vaccines-xfg/

Coronavirus infections are climbing again, marking another summer wave as children go back to school.

But this uptick arrives with an added layer of uncertainty because it’s unclear when and which Americans can receive updated vaccines this fall.....

The federal committee that would recommend the updated coronavirus vaccine is not expected to meet until at least mid-September, according to industry employees and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share sensitive information. By that point, the summer covid wave could be over, but Americans could still get a boost of immunity ahead of an expected winter wave......

For the coming fall season, the FDA has not yet approved an updated coronavirus vaccine. In recent years, the agency has typically signed off on an updated version by late August or early September in order for pharmacies and doctors’ offices to place orders.

But the agency is expected to narrow its approval for the vaccine to those 65 and older, as well as others considered at high risk for severe disease. The new approach marks a significant shift from past years when the shots have been broadly available, including to children and generally healthy adults.

I am recovering from COVID right now (finished my Paxlovid a week ago) and so this is great time for me but is horrible for others. I may not be due for another vaccination until November

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I tried to get it today, too NJCher Aug 2025 #1
I heard the updated vaccine is not out yet. Though the exact date is unknown, scary. Emile Aug 2025 #2
My doctor hinted that it could be available in October ... Auggie Aug 2025 #3
That's what I've heard too. Dulcinea Aug 2025 #24
Will we even get flu shots this year? Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #4
Flu shots are already available in my area. I almost got both that and the 2024 COVID vaccine last week but decided to Karasu Aug 2025 #6
I decided to do the same. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #9
"He thinks the entire federal budget belongs to him" Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 2025 #16
If we're lucky... 10 Turtle Day Aug 2025 #17
Well, that was Louis XVI. Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 2025 #18
I agree with everything you say. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #23
He's trying to eliminate the elderly, the disabled, POC and anyone else pinkstarburst Aug 2025 #41
He's one Rebl2 Aug 2025 #38
Which kind of flu shots are they? gab13by13 Aug 2025 #28
Ugh. So is he pretending he doesn't know viruses mutate over time. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #34
I'm sure he was, but as of now, they're still the modern ones. Karasu Aug 2025 #43
already available NewEnglandAutumn Aug 2025 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Aug 2025 #5
Fascists don't believe in personal choice. They are denying us the same freedoms they used to NOT get the vaccine and Karasu Aug 2025 #7
I think you mean RFK Jr rather than JFK Jr... ? liberalla Aug 2025 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Aug 2025 #11
They probably did. rubbersole Aug 2025 #12
Weird...we got Covid and Flu a couple weeks ago at CVS (Florida) Sancho Aug 2025 #10
Covid vaccines for this year NewEnglandAutumn Aug 2025 #13
So this is it. He's going to make Moderna pay to play. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #36
Same here AverageOldGuy Aug 2025 #15
You're cussing out the wrong Kennedy. Klondike Kat Aug 2025 #19
According to ChatGPT... Trueblue Texan Aug 2025 #20
I got the COVID shot yesterday, 2025 update, according to the pharmacist. nt Trueblue Texan Aug 2025 #44
It's available at Walgreen's. I checked the other day. I'll be getting a booster when they get an Vinca Aug 2025 #21
Only the ones for last year NewEnglandAutumn Aug 2025 #22
Depends on the Walgreens. Mine aren't offering the 2024-25 one anymore. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2025 #25
We had ours in May samplegirl Aug 2025 #26
VA is still giving it. marble falls Aug 2025 #27
Covid shot availability lindalou65 Aug 2025 #29
I went to get a booster yesterday. DFW Aug 2025 #30
Insurance will start paying for it on 2 September, if available. haele Aug 2025 #31
Wow I had forgotten all about wiping down groceries. BannonsLiver Aug 2025 #32
I just got a booster last week mcar Aug 2025 #33
Think you are jumping to the wrong conclusion, although it's difficult determining truth under trump. Silent Type Aug 2025 #35
New vaccines may not be ready until mid-September. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #37
It might be appropriate if you were to correct your post Totally Tunsie Aug 2025 #39
Is this a serious post???? It's RFK JR not JFK JR. The latter died in a plane crash decades ago. beaglelover Aug 2025 #40
Yeah, I meant RFK Jr. Cne99999 Aug 2025 #42
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