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A recent post on social media has sparked a discussion about the accessibility of COVID-19 vaccines through primary care physicians. The user, who is immune-compromised, shared their experience of being denied a COVID-19 vaccine at their Sparrow/UofM primary care physician’s office, despite having received vaccines there in the past. The user was informed that they were ineligible for the vaccine unless they were 65 or older. The user was also told that they could receive a pneumonia vaccine, but not the COVID-19 vaccine. This unexpected refusal, especially from a medical practice familiar with the user’s health history, has raised questions about the vaccine distribution policies of Sparrow/UofM. The user is seeking clarification on this issue and has asked for others to share their experiences. Read the full discussion here…