In a major policy shift, federal health officials anticipate the shots will be made available to adults 65 and older as well as children and younger adults who have one or more risk factors that make them more vulnerable to severe COVID-19.

Until now, federal guidance has recommended that everyone six months or older receive a COVID-19 vaccine targeting the latest circulating version of the virus to maximize their ch

Under the new guidelines updated COVID-19 shots will continue be available for adults aged 65 and older as well as children and younger adults with at least one high-risk health condition