New rules restrict COVID-19 vaccine access in Louisiana

'It makes no sense': Baton Rouge doctor blasts public health threats as COVID-19 vaccine access shrinks

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Senators grilled the country's top health official Thursday on Capitol Hill, demanding answers to questions about public health leadership shakeups and debunked stances on vaccines. People who want the COVID-19 shot in Louisiana are finding it harder to get one at their local pharmacies in the meantime. Dr. Byron Jasper founded Baton Rouge's Byja Clinic on Burbank Drive. He said since the clinic first opened,…

New rules restrict COVID-19 vaccine access in Louisiana

CVS and Walgreens recently announced changes in how they will administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

Major Change: You Need a Doctor's Note for COVID Shots at Louisiana Pharmacies

CVS and Walgreens now require doctor prescriptions for COVID vaccines in Louisiana. New restrictions affect 13-16 states ahead of fall season. Continue reading…