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States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
At least 14 states, mostly led by Democratic governors, have eased vaccine access policies to counter federal restrictions focusing on people 65 and older or with health risks.
- The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine, and North Carolina signed orders allowing residents to receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without prescriptions, according to the states' new policies.
- CVS Health reported that vaccines are available without prescriptions in 41 states, with some states still requiring prescriptions due to policy interpretations.
- The orders apply to individuals age 65 and older and those 18 with risk factors, as mentioned in the new policy announcements.
- In Florida, Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans for potential changes in vaccination requirements for children, focusing only on some vaccines becoming optional.
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These states are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines
The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions.
·Washington, United States
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States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions.
·United States
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