The rollout of this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine has more complicated as government agencies have moved away from the universal recommendation for the shot that was in place during the pandemic.

In August, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that instead of being available to anyone 6 months and older, this year’s COVID-19 booster would be approved only for those 65 and older and those 5 to 64 who have at least one condition that puts them at higher risk of infection.

“ The list is very broad ,” Dr. Laura Morris said. She’s the chief medical officer for ambulatory care at University of Missouri Health Care. “There are many patients who may not be aware that they actually fit into one of those risk categories.”

The list of conditions that make people “high risk” for COVID

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