A standing order issued by the Washington State Department of Health will ensure Washington residents can easily access the COVID-19 vaccine this year.
The order, which went into effect Sept. 4, allows most residents in Washington to receive the vaccine directly at pharmacies or health care clinics without a prescription, according to a news release from the health department.
The order reaffirms the health department’s guidance that everyone 6 months and older, including pregnant people, should stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations to protect against severe illness, hospitalization and death…