Who can get the new COVID-19 vaccine?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, but the agency has limited who is allowed to get the shots.
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CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Unpacking COVID vaccine changes at top pharmacies
Upheaval at the CDC is now rippling into communities. CVS and Walgreens, the nation's two largest pharmacies, say they are limiting access to COVID vaccines in multiple states. Rebecca Adams, an editor with KFF Health News, joins to discuss.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Widespread misinformation about COVID vaccines
In a new KFF poll, 3 in 5 adults say they will "probably not" or "definitely not" get the COVID-19 vaccine this fall. While there are many reasons why some decide against vaccination, doctors say misinformation is one factor that could be playing a role. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant reports on some of the persistent, false claims.
Pediatric group issues COVID vaccine guidance
The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. The guidance is different from the CDC advice under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which does not recommend COVID-19 shots for healthy kids of any age. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Pediatrics group's COVID vaccine recommendations differ from CDC advice
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
Pediatric group recommends COVID-19 vaccines
For the first time in 30 years, a leading pediatric group is sharing vaccine recommendations that differ from the guidance of the federal government. The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID-19 shots for children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
FluMist vaccine can now be used at home
Those looking to protect themselves against the flu this season now have an at-home option. FluMist, the only nasal spray flu vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is now available for purchase for self-administration. Elaine Quijano reports.
CDC employees speak out after deadly shooting
CBS News has learned that the man who opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired at least 180 shots and broke about 150 windows. Some staff members shared their accounts of the incident with CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder.
CDC workers speak out on shooting
The gunman in Friday's deadly shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters had become fixated and outspoken against the COVID-19 vaccine, according to what his family told police. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder spoke with some CDC employees about the role medical misinformation played in the shooting.
Ex-Trump surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s halt to mRNA vaccine research
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
U.S. halts millions for mRNA vaccine research
The Trump administration is canceling nearly $500 million worth of vaccine development projects using mRNA technology. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Controversial vaccine official Dr. Vinay Prasad departs FDA
Dr. Vinay Prasad had been serving as the FDA's director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research since May, and was later named chief medical and scientific officer.
Expert on Lambda variant and child infections
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned of the possibility of new, stronger COVID-19 variants emerging if not enough Americans are immunized. The Lambda variant, which was first identified in Peru and is now spreading through South America, is highly contagious. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joined CBSN to discuss the variant, the rise in children testing positive for the coronavirus and more.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA
The new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, mNexspike, is made in a way that allows for a lower dose.
Leavitt: "MAHA" report had "formatting issues"
The Trump administration has scrambled to address a NOTUS article that found its "MAHA" commission report misinterpreted several studies and cited others that do not exist. Alex Tin, CBS News health reporter, and Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor, join with analysis.
CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
HHS pulls millions from vaccine funding
The Department of Health and Human Services withdrew $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic flu viruses like the bird flu. Infectious disease physician Dr. Peter Chin-Hong joins CBS News to discuss.
RFK Jr. dropping COVID vaccine guidance for kids, pregnant women
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
Breaking down RFK Jr.'s changes on COVID vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he would remove the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for children and healthy pregnant women to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports and Dr. Jon LaPook joins to explain more.
What to know about symptoms of the new COVID variant, booster restrictions
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
3 Hurricane Katrina survivors look back 20 years later and find hope
Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.
SSA chief data officer resigns after filing whistleblower complaint
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
Israel will soon slow or halt aid into parts of northern Gaza
Israel's military said that it had launched the "initial stages" of the planned offensive to seize Gaza City, declaring the Palestinian territory's biggest population center a "dangerous combat zone."
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Ukraine politician reportedly shot dead in street by gunman in disguise
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Andriy Parubiy's killing as a "horrific murder" and said "all necessary forces and means" would be used in the investigation.
CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Bones found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.
U.S. cruiser seen crossing Panama Canal as warships sent to Venezuela
The U.S. has said the deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela's territorial waters, was an anti-drug trafficking operation.