💨 Abstract

The FDA's vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, restricted approval of two COVID-19 vaccines from Novavax and Moderna, limiting them to high-risk individuals. This decision contradicted the recommendations of FDA scientists, who had approved the vaccines for everyone aged 12 and older. Prasad cited falling COVID-19 death and hospitalization rates, as well as potential vaccine side effects, as reasons for the restriction. This move aligns with the stance of Health Secretary Robert F.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff