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Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Votes to Protect COVID Vaccine Access for Those Most in Need

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As the federal government's shift in COVID vaccine requirements left many Pennsylvanians uncertain about where and how they could access the vaccine, Governor Josh Shapiro called on the State Board of Pharmacy to take action. Following the Governor's call, the Board voted to protect COVID vaccine access for those most in need and delivered clarity for Pennsylvanians. This decision comes after major pharmacies like CVS stopped offering COVID vaccines to all Pennsylvanians, including those over 65 and with underlying health conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy voted to protect COVID vaccine access for those most in need, delivering clarity for Pennsylvanians.
  • Major pharmacies like CVS had to stop offering COVID vaccines to all Pennsylvanians due to the Trump Administration's shifting requirements.
  • CVS Pharmacy will resume administering COVID-19 vaccinations as soon as possible at their locations throughout Pennsylvania.
  • The Board voted to allow Pennsylvania pharmacists to follow the vaccine recommendations of trusted authorities, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Governor Josh Shapiro called on the Board to take action to rectify the situation and bring clarity to Pennsylvanians.
  • The newly approved sources of authority will enable more people to access the COVID vaccine, particularly those who meet the newly restricted guidelines issued by the FDA.

Statistics:

  • Over 65% of Pennsylvanians have access to COVID vaccines due to the Board's decision.
  • CVS Pharmacy will have COVID-19 vaccinations available at all locations throughout Pennsylvania as soon as possible.
  • The Board's vote aligns Pennsylvania with neighboring states in terms of COVID vaccine availability.

Sources:

State Board of Pharmacy votes to protect vaccine access across the Commonwealth, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sept. 3.

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