Then the conversation turned to whether there should be a “birth dose” hepatitis B vaccination, as is administered currently. In fact, a delay may cause babies to develop hepatitis B, liver cancer, and other serious complications. Subsequent to that, the FDA licensure for the COVID-19 vaccine was restricted to only individuals aged 65 and older or those with high risk conditions. It also means that the COVID-19 vaccine should continue to be paid for by your insurance. The vote on the COVID-19 vaccine, for instance, was very close, said Chu.