"Confused about who can get a Covid vaccine, whether you need a prescription, and if your insurance will cover it? You're not alone. We spoke with numerous health experts and pharmacists, and here's the bottom line: The Trump administration isn't restricting who can get a shot-at least for now-and local authorities in DC, Maryland, and Virginia have updated their rules so residents who want the vaccine can still roll up their sleeves."
"Then last week, the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, ACIP, added another layer of complexity: It its universal recommendation that everyone 6 months and older get the shot, adopting instead "shared decision-making," where the choice is left to patients and their doctors. The panel also rejected a proposal to require prescriptions. These recommendations still need formal sign-off from acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill before they take effect."
The FDA approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine in late August for adults 65 and older and for younger people with at least one high-risk condition. The CDC advisory panel ACIP replaced a universal recommendation for everyone 6 months and older with a shared decision-making approach and rejected a prescription requirement; its guidance needs formal sign-off from acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill. Maryland and Virginia issued standing orders allowing vaccinations without prescriptions: Maryland authorizes providers for ages 6 months+ and pharmacists for children as young as three, while Virginia allows pharmacy vaccination for those over 18. Pharmacies may ask under-65 patients about FDA eligibility criteria but typically do not require proof.
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