COVID-19 Vaccine Access by State
- Here's a summary of the actions taken by New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia regarding COVID-19 vaccine access, based on the provided text:
- * Declared a state disaster due to federal actions impacting vaccine access (Executive Order 52).
- * The State Board of Pharmacy permitted pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines based on recommendations from sources other than the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Here’s a summary of the actions taken by New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia regarding COVID-19 vaccine access, based on the provided text:
New York:
* Declared a state disaster due to federal actions impacting vaccine access (Executive Order 52).
* Allowed physicians and nurse practitioners to prescribe COVID-19 vaccines to be administered by pharmacists.
Pennsylvania:
* The State Board of Pharmacy permitted pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines based on recommendations from sources other than the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
* Approved sources now include ACOG, AAP, AAFP, and the FDA.
* CVS resumed vaccine management following this decision.
Virginia:
* The State Health Commissioner issued a standing order allowing pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to:
* Adults 18-64 with underlying health conditions (without a prescription).
* Adults 65 and older.
* Pharmacists can administer vaccines according to the CDC Immunization Schedule, which may differ from ACIP recommendations.