NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The largest pharmacy company in the United States is currently not offering COVID-19 vaccines in 16 states, including New York.
CVS Pharmacy cannot administer a vaccine without approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Amy Thibault, a spokesperson for CVS Pharmacy, sent PIX11 News the following statement:
"We expect to receive the updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days. We'll administer FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines in states where legally permitted at CVS Pharmacy and/or MinuteClinic to meet our patients' needs."
Thibault noted that "based on the current regulatory environment," FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccinations are available in surrounding states, including Connecticut and New Jersey.
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