New York Democrats are pushing state legislative fixes to ensure continued access to vaccines as public health experts raise concerns about a shift away from scientific rigor in federal immunization guidelines.

Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin has introduced a bill that would allow pharmacies and clinicians to administer shots based on state and regional recommendations, in addition to federal guidance — and require insurers to cover vaccines based on those recommendations.

“We just have to be sure that everyone has access [to vaccines] and everyone has coverage and that doctors and nurse practitioners and all other prescribers have an ability to keep everyone safe from harm,” Paulin said.

State Sen. Michelle Hinchey also introduced a version of the bill in her chamber.

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