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New Jersey Joins Other States Expanding Access to Latest COVID-19 Vaccines
New Jersey's health department allows COVID-19 vaccinations for all ages starting six months old, aiming to ease access despite federal age restrictions and insurance coverage limits.
- New Jersey has issued an executive directive allowing anyone aged six months or older to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- Pharmacists in New Jersey can administer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription for individuals aged three and older.
- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy emphasized the state's commitment to ensuring vaccine access as COVID-19 cases rise across the country.
- Pharmacies can now dispense vaccines to more patients, improving access as there is confusion surrounding previous eligibility requirements.
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