Key Takeaways

A newly appointed panel voted unanimously that adults 65+ need a doctor consult before getting COVID shots

This guidance may limit pharmacy access, where most Americans got last year’s vaccine

Many public health experts criticized the move

MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new federal vaccine panel appointed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . has recommended tighter restrictions on COVID-19 shots.

The committee voted unanimously Friday to advise that adults 65 and older receive COVID vaccines only after discussing the risks and benefits with a health care provider.

For people 6 months through 64 years old, the group said vaccination could be considered — again, after consulting with a provider.

That recommendation appears to conflict with the

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