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They want a COVID shot to protect their health or at-risk family. They can't get it

They want a COVID shot to protect their health or at-risk family. They can't get it
health9/11/2025

Though the FDA narrowed criteria for the shots, many people still want them, to avoid illness and protect vulnerable family members. Some are turned down at the pharmacy or have to jump through hoops.

Jason Mitton wanted one of the new COVID-19 vaccines before leaving on a business trip. But the pharmacists at a drug store near his home in Austin, Texas, refused. "He's like: 'Do you have a doctor's note?' I said: 'No, I don't.' He said: 'Well, the... [8133 chars]