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- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted guidelines allowing vaccination for people aged 6 months and older after provider consultation.
- Georgia, Utah, and Louisiana previously required prescriptions for the shots.
- Vaccination rates have fallen 25% nationally due to confusion over the guidance.
- Major insurers will cover the vaccine through 2026.
- Pharmacies now administer without prescriptions, though supply remains tight.