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(182,047 posts)37. New vaccines may not be ready until mid-September.
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.
— Ron Chusid (@rchusid.bsky.social) 2025-08-18T14:18:02.930Z
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wapo.st/3HDjKbC
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 its 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.
But this uptick arrives with an added layer of uncertainty because its 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 heard the updated vaccine is not out yet. Though the exact date is unknown, scary.
Emile
Aug 2025
#2
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
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 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
Think you are jumping to the wrong conclusion, although it's difficult determining truth under trump.
Silent Type
Aug 2025
#35
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