Today, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court recent decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released guidance for pharmacies that sets forth their obligations under federal civil rights laws, conflicting with some state laws, and raises concerns for our nation's pharmacies and pharmacists.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is committed to working with pharmacy teams, medical providers, public health professionals, and other stakeholders following the decision of CDC to expand its recommendations that children aged 6 months and above be vaccinated against COVID-19.