ST. GEORGE, Utah — Access to COVID-19 vaccines has become more challenging in Utah compared to a year ago, with new restrictions limiting who can receive the shots and where they're available.

Caitlyn Jasumback, immunization advocacy program manager at the Utah Public Health Association, confirmed the increased difficulty in accessing vaccines.

"Yes, there is a difference. It was much easier a year ago to get the COVID vaccine than it is now, today," Jasumback said.

Recent changes by the FDA mean only those over 65 in Utah have unrestricted access to the vaccine. For people under 65, qualifying health conditions are required.

"It has to be a qualifying health condition... it's actually a lot of conditions that most Americans, a lot of Utahns have. Things like asthma, it can even includ

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