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Coverage dated August 28, 2025 to August 29, 2025

CVS, Walgreens restrict access to COVID vaccines, now require prescriptions in some states

Headline from KGW Portland

The shifting requirements have created widespread confusion about where Americans can access the shots.

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  1. CBS News

    CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.

  2. Breitbart News

    Report: CVS and Walgreens Limit Access to COVID Vaccines During CDC Phaseout (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Two pharmacy retailers are reportedly limiting access to updated coronavirus vaccines as U.S. health officials are scaling back on their use.

  3. FOX Business

    CVS, Walgreens pull back COVID vaccines in more than a dozen states following new guidelines (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    CVS and Walgreens have reduced COVID-19 vaccine access across multiple states following new federal guidelines that limit eligibility to high-risk groups.

  4. KGW Portland

    CVS, Walgreens restrict access to COVID vaccines, now require prescriptions in some states (opens KGW Portland)

    Published

    KGW Portland's feed description

    The shifting requirements have created widespread confusion about where Americans can access the shots.

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