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Major pharmacies chains requiring prescription for COVID shot

(WHTM) — Two major pharmacy chains are adding a hurdle to getting the COVID vaccine, including here in the Keystone State.

In 16 states, including Pennsylvania, CVS Pharmacy will only administer the COVID vaccine with a doctor’s prescription.

Without a prescription, even if patients meet new, stricter FDA requirements, they will be turned away.

The New York Times reports that the change is due to “revised federal regulations.”

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Walgreens is also suspending COVID shots without a prescription in Pennsylvania.

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