The Food and Drug Administration blocked the publication of studies that tracked the safety of the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines, an official told ABC News.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Friday morning allowing New Yorkers to get a COVID vaccine at pharmacies in the state without a prescription.
The confusion around the new policy and fear from doctors of going against the federal guidelines could make it significantly more challenging for people to get that prescription.
"100% of adults in this country can still get the vaccine if they choose," FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said
U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans - and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said on Tuesday that children ages 6 months to 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, in contrast with federal health officials.