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Colorado Agencies Issue Orders for Prescription-Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Colorado reversed pharmacy restrictions by issuing a standing order allowing COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions for everyone six months and older to increase access and prevent hospitalizations.
- On Wednesday, Colorado's chief medical officer authorized pharmacists to administer the updated COVID-19 vaccines without requiring a prescription beginning Friday.
- This order followed the FDA's recent limitation of vaccine use to seniors and high-risk groups, which caused confusion and led major chains to require prescriptions.
- The standing order enables pharmacists to administer the updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals aged six months and above, while also instructing state agencies to eliminate obstacles and guarantee that these vaccines are covered by insurance.
- Since the beginning of October 2024, over 4,500 residents of Colorado have required hospitalization due to COVID-19, prompting an order designed to reduce hospital admissions and safeguard healthcare personnel.
- Colorado’s approach expands vaccine access by removing prescription requirements despite federal restrictions, aiming to reduce obstacles during rising infections this fall.
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Colorado agencies issue orders for prescription-free COVID-19 vaccines
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