"CVS says it won't provide the shots in 16 states, regardless of if a person meets the criteria for the vaccination. The chain says its decision is based on the, "current regulatory environment." Among the states impacted include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia, and the District of Columbia."
"However, in all but three states of the 16 states (Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Mexico), CVS says they can administer a COVID-19 vaccination, depending on the patient's age, with an authorized prescription. In some states, pharmacists are not allowed to give vaccines that haven't been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CVS Pharmacy is offering FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccinations in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID."
CVS will not offer COVID-19 vaccine shots in 16 states and the District of Columbia, citing the "current regulatory environment." In all but three of those states (Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Mexico), CVS can administer a COVID-19 vaccination depending on patient age if there is an authorized prescription. In some states, pharmacists are prohibited from giving vaccines that have not been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CVS Pharmacy is offering FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccinations in many other states and territories, with appointments available online, via the CVS Health app, or by walk-in. The FDA recently approved new COVID-19 shots for adults 65 and older and certain younger high-risk individuals, and CDC vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet next month.
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