The measures come as other states have taken similar steps in response to a vacuum of leadership on immunizations from the federal level

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Rhode Island officials announced two measures to protect access to COVID-19 vaccines.

A standing order allows pharmacists to administer the latest COVID-19 vaccine to people 3 and older.

The state's actions come amid a lack of federal guidance from the CDC.

Gov. Dan McKee, along with state health officials, announced Friday, Sept. 12, two measures to protect access to COVID-19 vaccines in Rhode Island.

The first is a bulletin issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) to insurers. The document provides guidance for insurers to ensure coverage of COVID-19 va

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