DENVER (KDVR) — CVS and Walgreens customers in Colorado will now need a prescription to get COVID-19 vaccines.

Colorado is one of 13 states where CVS will require prescriptions. In three states, CVS will not offer COVID-19 vaccines. Walgreens did not release a list of states with restrictions.

A spokesperson for CVS told FOX31 that the decision was based on the "current regulatory environment" and that the company was administering the vaccine in states "where legally permitted." CVS said the list of states could change at any time. A Walgreens statement said it was "prepared to offer the vaccine in states where we are able to do so."

The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, but limited their use for people nationwide, also removing one of the tw

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