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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Friday allowing pharmacists to prescribe and give COVID-19 vaccines, saying it empowers New Yorkers to make “their own healthcare decisions.”
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  • September 5, 2025

New York Gov. Hochul signs executive order allowing pharmacies to give COVID shots

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Friday allowing pharmacists to prescribe and give COVID-19 vaccines, saying it empowers New Yorkers to make “their own healthcare decisions.”

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