FDA Vaccine Chief Limits COVID-19 Vaccine Approvals
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A top official made a change to COVID-19 vaccine rules. This happened under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The official went against advice from other government scientists.
The FDA memos show Dr. Vinay Prasad changed rules. He made the rules stricter for Novavax and Moderna. The FDA had approved both vaccines after many months.
Scientists wanted to approve the shots for people ages 12 and up. Dr. Prasad did not agree with this plan. He said the risks and benefits of the shots needed review.
Dr. Prasad limited the shots to people with special health risks. This included older people and those with problems. He said vaccine risks were now higher than the possible benefits.
COVID-19 is still a danger, causing many deaths and hospital stays. Older adults and babies are at highest risk. Dr. Prasad made this decision after being hired to lead vaccine center.
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Who made a change to the COVID-19 vaccine rules?
A top official made the change under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
What did Dr. Vinay Prasad do to the vaccine rules?
He made the rules stricter for Novavax and Moderna.
Who did Dr. Prasad limit the shots to?
He limited the shots to people with special health risks, including older people and those with problems.
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