COVID-19 Vaccines in Louisiana: Prescriptions No Longer Required
Louisiana residents can now get COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription at their local pharmacy, following new federal recommendations.
Previously, pharmacies in the state had been requiring prescriptions due to confusion over conflicting federal agency recommendations, which led to potential liability issues.
- Major pharmacy chains like Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens had created their own rules, often requiring prescriptions for people under 65.
- Each chain's policies differed, sometimes varying at store and pharmacy levels, causing uncertainty and difficulties for people trying to get vaccinated.
The new federal recommendations state that COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone over 6 months.
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Author's summary: COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Louisiana without prescriptions.