The new regulations of the Food and Medicines Administration (FDA) indicate that only COVID-19 will be allowed with the Updated Pfizer, Modern and Novavax vaccines To young adults and children who present at least a high -risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity. However, they are approved for all the elderly.
This means new access barriers for millions of Americans, who They will have to demonstrate their riskand millions that will want to be vaccinated and, suddenly, they no longer meet the requirements, review Associated Press (AP).
Even, the Pfizer vaccine It will no longer be available for any child under 5 years old, because the FDA said it was revoking the emergency authorization of the injection for that age group. While the Modern vaccine (Spikevax) will remain available, although only for those children who present serious health problems.
Possible logistics problems
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The new vaccination policy can cause confusion among patients, doctors and pharmacists. Health insurers will base their coverage decisions on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), facing uncertainties about who qualify for vaccination.
Healthy adults who want the vaccine as an additional protection measure could Be forced to pay more than $ 150 of their own pocket if their insurance does not cover the vaccines. This could result in a decrease in the vaccination rate.
Aimed at last variants of the virus
Updated vaccines are designed to combat coronavirus subtypes that have recently arisen, and Modern and modern anticipate that they will be available in the coming days. However, they could spend days or weeks before many Americans know if they can receive one, since access depends on the decisions of federal health advisors, insurers, pharmacies and state authorities, says AP.
While the Novavax vaccine – only available for people over 12 years, not for young children – will be distributed from autumn.
Experts warn that the restriction of access to vaccines will potentially increase pressure on hospitals, especially during winter, when Covid-19 cases usually increase. This could lead to even greater exhaustion of medical care resources.
WHO recommendations
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the continuation of Vaccination against COVID-19, emphasizing that it is not convenient to delay vaccination in forecast of new vaccine versions.
He updated in November 2023 to reflect the extensive immunity acquired by vaccination and prior infection, indicating the recommended reinforcement doses, according to age and health status.
WHO promotes safe vaccination and voluntary access to the vaccine, without making it mandatory, so that people can make informed decisions about their immunization.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed US Secretary of Health, has adopted a position contrary to COVID-19 vaccination:
- He has canceled 22 vaccine development projects with ARNM technology, valued at 500 million dollars, arguing that current vaccines have more risks than benefits and proposing other “safer” platforms.
- He withdrew the official recommendation to vaccinate COVID-19 to healthy and pregnant children from the federal vaccination calendar, generating rejection of the medical community and concern for the high risk in these groups.
- He eliminated the CDC vaccination advisory committee and has publicly denied that COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives, in addition to spreading misinformation about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
- Its anti -vaccine policy has been criticized by public health experts for increasing the risk of preventable disease outbreaks and violating national and international public health.
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