Should You Still Get the COVID Vaccine? Rhode Island Department of Health Director Says Yes @oceanstatemediari

Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

As the CDC updates its COVID-19 vaccine guidance to focus on adults 65 and older, Rhode Island is charting its own path. The state’s Department of Health is allowing pharmacists to vaccinate adults under 65 at no cost. Pamela Watts speaks with Dr. Jerry Larkin, Rhode Island’s Director of Health, about the differing recommendations and what they mean for you and your family.

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