College Campuses Turn to Contraceptive Vending Machines Amid Abortion Access Concerns

Emergency contraceptive vending machines are gaining popularity at universities across America in response to limited abortion access.
Currently, 39 colleges in 17 states have the vending machines, with 20 more considering them, providing affordable and discreet access to Plan B.
The University of Washington was the first to install a machine offering generic Plan B for a quarter of the retail price.
Some states like Washington have funded expanding access to emergency contraceptives at public colleges through the vending machines.
The vending machines aim to ensure emergency contraceptives remain available, especially important for those with limited abortion access or victims of sexual assault needing immediate contraception.