New Jersey is the latest state to expand COVID-19 vaccine access for people of all ages.

It counteracts recent restrictions put in place by the Trump administration, and it comes as the state is seeing a slight uptick in COVID cases.

COVID cases trending upward in New Jersey

The state health department issued an executive directive Tuesday allowing anyone older than 6 months to receive a COVID vaccine for the 2025-26 season, along with a standing order that allows pharmacists to administer the shot without the patient needing a prescription.

This comes two weeks after the Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID vaccines for adults 65 and older, but limited access for younger adults and children who don't have underlying conditions.

State health officials say the execu

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