"There's tremendous confusion about vaccines right now. It's really chaotic,"
"Doctors are confused, pharmacists are confused, the companies that run pharmacies are confused, so this is a real mess,"
"Anecdotally, some pharmacists are giving the COVID vaccines, no questions asked. Some are refusing to without a doctor's note or even a prescription,"
"If you wanted to get vaccinated, if you want to get protected for any reason and a pharmacist turns you down go somewhere else. You'll likely find a pharmacist who will do that,"
FDA narrowed authorization for updated COVID-19 vaccines to people over 65 and younger people with high-risk underlying conditions, creating constrained eligibility. Confusion and inconsistent practices have emerged across doctors, pharmacists, and pharmacy chains, leaving some patients unable to obtain shots easily. Some pharmacies advertise walk-in vaccines and provide them without question, while others require doctor's notes or prescriptions. Insurance coverage varies, with some insurers still reviewing protocols. Patients seeking vaccination may need to visit multiple locations to find a willing provider. The FDA’s qualifying categories include broad conditions such as feeling depressed or being overweight.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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