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bmichaelh

(968 posts) Sat Sep 13, 2025, 06:55 AM Sep 13

Governor Josh Stein allows COVID vaccinations in NC without prescription

The Democratic governor of NC, Josh Stein allows COVID vaccinations without prescription.

At least the Democratic governors are doing the right thing.

https://www.wral.com/news/local/covid-vaccine-standing-orders-north-carolina-september-2025/

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Governor Josh Stein allows COVID vaccinations in NC without prescription (Original Post) bmichaelh Sep 13 OP

I got my shot at a CVS on Thursday InfiniteStardust Sep 13 #1

So relieved I was able to get my whole family, including my two 16 year old sons, vaccinated with no questions. Crunchy Frog Sep 13 #2

InfiniteStardust

(20 posts)

1. I got my shot at a CVS on Thursday

Reply to bmichaelh (Original post)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 07:32 AM

Sep 13

The MinuteClinic was dispensing the vaccines. Previously, we'd gotten several Covid vaccines in the pharmacy, given by the pharmacist. Spouse saw a nurse practitioner, and I saw an LPN. We're both over 50 and have a couple high risk factors.

I'm so glad Gov. Stein signed an order allowing the vaccine without prescription, but I do wish he'd opened it up to all people/ages.

Gov. Stein: "Health care providers and pharmacists recommend vaccination as a safe and effective tool to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19, especially with cold and flu season upon us.

Today North Carolina issued statewide standing orders to allow pharmacies across the state to provide COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk adults over 18, including everyone over 65, without a prescription."

Crunchy Frog

(28,076 posts)

2. So relieved I was able to get my whole family, including my two 16 year old sons, vaccinated with no questions.