New Jersey is the latest state to rebuff efforts from the federal government to limit access to updated COVID-19 vaccines.

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued an executive order Thursday allowing anyone six months old and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the upcoming respiratory illness season.

The department is also allowing pharmacists in the state to administer COVID-19 immunizations without a prescription to anyone in the state who is at least three years old, according to a standing order.

Children under three years old can still get the shot in a health care provider’s office.

“At a time when COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country and as part of my Administration’s dedication to evidence-based public health action, I am committed to ensuring everyo

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