The new RSV vaccine is now available to seniors over the age of 60 and pregnant people. Four states require people to have a prescription to get the shot.
says the vaccine is available through health providers, but they are currently working to allow the vaccine to be administered at pharmacies without a prescription. In Utah, the physician board is planning to vote in September to approve administration of the vaccine without a doctor’s prescription.
Walgreens’ Chief Medical Officer Kevin Ban M.D. also confirmed to VERIFY that Walgreens locations in these states will “only be allowed to administer RSV vaccines to patients who have a prescription from their health provider.” The vaccine is currently a one-time shot, however, it's possible additional doses may become available in the future. The CDC says there are ongoing studies to find out if older adults could benefit from additional RSV vaccines.
this fall. They add that infants will “likely only need protection from either the pregnancy RSV vaccine or infant immunization, but not both” and parents should speak with their health care providers for more information.The CDC has recommended the Abrysvo vaccine for people who are 32-36 weeks pregnant. This one-dose vaccine passes antibodies to the fetus to protect them from birth to six months of age. The CDC says this vaccine is available in some locations in the U.S.
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