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Seventeen States Expand COVID Vaccine Access Amid Confusion

9/19/2025

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Seventeen states, including California and New York, are expanding COVID-19 vaccine access despite federal restrictions.
State officials are allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines and requiring insurers to cover them.
Governors Phil Scott of Vermont and Tony Evers of Wisconsin are clarifying vaccine eligibility.
New CDC guidelines create confusion by limiting access for those under 65 without prescriptions.
Florida's leadership opposes vaccine mandates, while Delaware's Gov. Matt Meyer supports broader vaccination, including for young children.

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Story summary

Seventeen states, including California and New York, are expanding COVID-19 vaccine access despite federal restrictions.
State officials are allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines and requiring insurers to cover them.
Governors Phil Scott of Vermont and Tony Evers of Wisconsin are clarifying vaccine eligibility.
New CDC guidelines create confusion by limiting access for those under 65 without prescriptions.
Florida's leadership opposes vaccine mandates, while Delaware's Gov. Matt Meyer supports broader vaccination, including for young children.