FDA’s Vaccine Shift Raises Legal Red Flags For Doctors, Pharmacists

By Maaisha Osman / August 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM

FDA’s Wednesday announcement it has narrowed its authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines, rescinding emergency use authorizations (EUAs) and limiting full approvals to certain high-risk populations marks a major shift in the federal government’s approach to COVID-19 vaccination and has immediate implications for medical providers, particularly physicians and pharmacists, who must now navigate new eligibility rules and potential liability risks when administering vaccines.



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