Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=K5XxFDnJfAt Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Epidemiologist breaks down new restrictions on COVID shots [0O0HRlsVSSX] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT Many Americans who want to get the newest COVID vaccines may now have a harder time doing so. The Food and Drug Administration limited approval for the shots to adults 65 and older or those who are "high risk" for severe disease. The vaccine was previously available to individuals six months of age and older. Amna Nawaz discussed the changes with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X (formerly Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: cb9ir7P12Q8 KQhH2wddFNc 3rscwIf5Xbn UUh6WXxw1tV lPvpMmnwQ6j 7LL2RPKYkqR
Many Americans who want to get the newest COVID vaccines may now have a harder time doing so. The Food and Drug Administration limited approval for the shots to adults 65 and older or those who are "high risk" for severe disease. The vaccine was previously available to individuals six months of age and older. Amna Nawaz discussed the changes with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina of Your Local Epidemiologist. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X (formerly Twitter): Instagram: Facebook: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: cb9ir7P12Q8 KQhH2wddFNc 3rscwIf5Xbn UUh6WXxw1tV lPvpMmnwQ6j 7LL2RPKYkqR