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bmichaelh

(1,267 posts) Sat Sep 13, 2025, 06:55 AM Sep 2025

Governor Josh Stein allows COVID vaccinations in NC without prescription

The Democratic governor of NC, Josh Stein allows COVID vaccinations without prescription.

At least the Democratic governors are doing the right thing.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/covid-vaccine-standing-orders-north-carolina-september-2025/

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Governor Josh Stein allows COVID vaccinations in NC without prescription (Original Post) bmichaelh Sep 2025 OP

I got my shot at a CVS on Thursday InfiniteStardust Sep 2025 #1

So relieved I was able to get my whole family, including my two 16 year old sons, vaccinated with no questions. Crunchy Frog Sep 2025 #2

InfiniteStardust

(24 posts)

1. I got my shot at a CVS on Thursday

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Sat Sep 13, 2025, 07:32 AM

Sep 2025

The MinuteClinic was dispensing the vaccines. Previously, we'd gotten several Covid vaccines in the pharmacy, given by the pharmacist. Spouse saw a nurse practitioner, and I saw an LPN. We're both over 50 and have a couple high risk factors.

I'm so glad Gov. Stein signed an order allowing the vaccine without prescription, but I do wish he'd opened it up to all people/ages.

Gov. Stein: "Health care providers and pharmacists recommend vaccination as a safe and effective tool to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19, especially with cold and flu season upon us.

Today North Carolina issued statewide standing orders to allow pharmacies across the state to provide COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk adults over 18, including everyone over 65, without a prescription."

Crunchy Frog

(28,299 posts)

2. So relieved I was able to get my whole family, including my two 16 year old sons, vaccinated with no questions.

Reply to InfiniteStardust (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 08:59 AM

Sep 2025

One of the benefits of living in NYC.

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