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Colorado Governor Authorizes Prescription-Free COVID Vaccines for All

9/4/2025

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Colorado's Governor Jared Polis has authorized COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions, effective September 5, 2025, to clarify federal guidelines.
The initiative targets residents aged six months and older, addressing recent FDA restrictions for seniors and high-risk groups.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will ensure vaccine coverage by all health insurance plans.
Uncertainty persists due to the lack of updated guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Over 4,500 Coloradans have been hospitalized for COVID-19 since October 2024, emphasizing the need for these measures.

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Colorado's Governor Jared Polis has authorized COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions, effective September 5, 2025, to clarify federal guidelines.
The initiative targets residents aged six months and older, addressing recent FDA restrictions for seniors and high-risk groups.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will ensure vaccine coverage by all health insurance plans.
Uncertainty persists due to the lack of updated guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Over 4,500 Coloradans have been hospitalized for COVID-19 since October 2024, emphasizing the need for these measures.