ATLANTA –Georgia residents can now receive vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, without a doctor’s prescription under expanded access announced this week by state legislators.
State Representatives David Wilkerson (D-Powder Springs), Marvin Lim (D-Norcross), Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) and Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw) issued the following joint statement regarding the access now available to Georgia residents.
“Every Georgian deserves access to life-saving vaccines without unnecessary barriers,” the lawmakers stated. “Our constituents deserve transparency when seeking access to healthcare, particularly following recent decisions by the federal government. This is about keeping our families healthy, our communities strong and ensuring that public health decisions are driven by scienc