New COVID boosters prove tough for Sarasota and Manatee residents to get

Federal and state restrictions create more hurdles.

Original Air Date: September 10, 2025

Host: COVID is making the rounds again, but finding and getting the new fall COVID-19 booster is proving a problem for Sarasota and Manatee residents. Kathie Moon has more on that.

Kathie Moon: Recent changes by federal and state authorities confusing people and doctors and pharmacies.

A couple of weeks ago, the FDA approved the latest generation of booster shots, but with new restrictions. And the Federal Center for Disease Control ACIP panel that makes vaccine recommendations will not meet until September 19—which puts many Florida pharmacies in a bind, for now…

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