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CDC recommends updated Covid shots for those 65+, others should consult doctors; vaccine targets LP.8.1 variant and reduces severe outcomes.
The CDC now advises that people 65 and older receive updated Covid-19 vaccines, while others under 65 should consult a healthcare provider before getting vaccinated.
The guidance, which requires shared clinical decision-making, does not ban younger individuals from receiving the shot but may create access barriers.
The updated vaccines target the LP.8.1 variant, though newer variants are rising.
They do not prevent infection entirely but significantly reduce severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
While 26 states maintain broad access, policies vary widely, creating confusion.
Major pharmacies plan to offer the vaccine without a prescription, starting at age 3 or 5.
Experts warn of a potential winter wave despite a recent peak in cases.
Los CDC recomiendan vacunas de Covid actualizadas para los mayores de 65 años, otros deben consultar a los médicos; la vacuna apunta a la variante LP.8.1 y reduce los resultados graves.