States with high concentrations of vulnerable populations, eg, older, sicker, but also poorer with basic needs unmet, face challenges as the COVID-19 lock-down lifts.
No Rx Required for COVID-19 Vaccination But ACIP Calls for Better Informed Consent Process
September 22nd 2025The ACIP on September 19 narrowly voted against requiring a prescription to get the shot but urged more detailed discussion of vaccine risks during shared decision making conversations.