States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access

By Pien Huang

Published September 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM PDT

States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Pien Huang

Pien Huang is a health reporter on the Science desk. She was NPR's first Reflect America Fellow, working with shows, desks and podcasts to bring more diverse voices to air and online.

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