Well, that's it then. There can't be any new technologies in the medical field because they're counter to a government agency's definition.
You know, I'd be remiss if I didn't pass along this information. If someone is hell-bent on getting a COVID immunization that fits the "old" CDC definitions of deactivated virus, they can seek out the Chinese-manufactured SINOVAX vaccine.
BTW, it's only 55% effective, so bad that even poor Third World Nations are loath to use it, but then again, it's a "real vaccine" to some...