[Prefatory Note: The following is based on information provided by Banner Health and a local pharmacy. We have no way to further confirm whether or not these two sources are correct on the matter. So, please do your own follow-up confirmation in lieu of relying blindly on this cautionary post]
As matters stand for the moment in Arizona, the new Covid vaccine is generally not available for anyone without a prescription. It is reported that it might be at some CVS Minute Clinics, but they will not assure you its covered by insurance, even Medicare Part B. If you have an appointment for a Covid vaccine, and do not have a prescription for the new version of the vaccine, it would be wise to check whether they would be giving you the existing version or the new version, and whether your insurance covers it. Things should be cleared up and the new version available without prescription (at least for those 65 and older and certain others), and with no ambiguity as to insurance, in the next 7-15 days. Other states differ (e.g., there apparently is no problem in New Mexico getting the newer version without a prescription and its being covered by insurance).
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