Overview

• Minnesota issued statewide standing orders letting pharmacists vaccinate anyone 12 and older without a prescription and allowing pediatric doses for ages 3 to 11 with parental consent.
• Illinois recommended shots for all adults and many children and activated a standing order so licensed providers and pharmacists can vaccinate broadly despite federal pullbacks.
• Arizona authorized pharmacy access for residents 6 months and up through a standing order following Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive action, though CVS and Walgreens customers still reported appointment denials and portal delays.
• Florida’s pharmacy board confirmed pharmacists can administer FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines, with Publix and Walgreens providing shots without prescriptions to eligible adults as chains rely on self-attestation rather than proof for under‑65 risk.
• HHS and major insurers signaled coverage through 2026, but access remains uneven as some chains still require prescriptions in certain states, uninsured patients may face charges around $225, and local clinics await limited safety‑net supplies.