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FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for seniors

Washington Examiner and The Epoch Times describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for seniors.
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Right / center-rightFDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for seniors

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Washington ExaminerNews report · Aug 28, 1:32 PM

FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for seniors

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season for people at higher risk of severe illness, including everyone 65 and older and younger peopl...

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Aug 28, 11:00 AM

FDA Approves 3 New COVID-19 Vaccines

Regulators approved the shots primarily for older people.

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