NC COVID vaccine rules change again amid rollout confusion
TL;DR
A North Carolina law intended to expand COVID vaccine access by allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines recommended by the ACIP has been hindered by recent changes in the ACIP's composition and recommendations, leading to confusion and restrictions on vaccine availability. The law's original goal was to improve access, but recent political and administrative actions have delayed or limited vaccine distribution through pharmacists, with lawmakers not responding to inquiries about potential amendments.
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