Story perspectives

Maryland Ensures Vaccine Access Amid National Mandate Debates

9/7/2025

50 9

Summary

Story summary

Maryland will ensure vaccine access during flu season, despite other states considering mandate removals.
Residents can obtain vaccinations and advice from local providers and pharmacies.
The CDC advises flu shots for individuals aged 6 and older.
Governor Wes Moore criticized federal vaccine policy changes, citing public health risks.
A new law permits pharmacists to administer COVID-19 and flu vaccines to those aged 3 and older without prescriptions.
Massachusetts is also safeguarding vaccine access, unlike Florida's potential school mandate removals.
A Harvard poll shows 80% of U.S. adults support vaccinations for schoolchildren.

1 of 1

Story summary

Maryland will ensure vaccine access during flu season, despite other states considering mandate removals.
Residents can obtain vaccinations and advice from local providers and pharmacies.
The CDC advises flu shots for individuals aged 6 and older.
Governor Wes Moore criticized federal vaccine policy changes, citing public health risks.
A new law permits pharmacists to administer COVID-19 and flu vaccines to those aged 3 and older without prescriptions.
Massachusetts is also safeguarding vaccine access, unlike Florida's potential school mandate removals.
A Harvard poll shows 80% of U.S. adults support vaccinations for schoolchildren.