New federal restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility cause confusion and anger

By Rob Stein,

Steve Inskeep

Published September 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM EDT

The new federal restrictions on who can get the new COVID-19 vaccines are causing anxiety, frustration and anger around the country as people scramble to navigate the confusing patchwork of rules.

Rob Stein

Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.

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Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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