Has anyone IN NEW MEXICO been able to schedule a new covid vax? I'm getting a peculiar 'you need a prescription in your state' error message at all the pharmacy websites.
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Let me know if you find any. I'm fine getting my vaccine in mid-September, but that means scheduling ASAP.
aug 28, 2025, 9:33 pm • 1 0 • view
All I am seeing for vaccines are the last new formulas not the new new. We need to wait for the committee to do the recommendations, it should be easier then. We are due for boosters mid sept so should be okay holding off for a bit. We still mask everywhere all the time.
aug 29, 2025, 1:12 pm • 0 0 • view
There aren’t any that I’m aware of.
aug 28, 2025, 9:01 pm • 1 0 • view
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aug 29, 2025, 12:02 pm • 0 0 • view
Sign at Smiths in ABQ says they're available, idk if that helps
aug 28, 2025, 8:55 pm • 0 0 • view
Well, it means I might just walk into the Smiths up here and see...
aug 28, 2025, 8:56 pm • 3 0 • view
One of our Smith’s is out. The other one has a head pharmacist who is gatekeeping anyone who isn’t immunocompromised due to being on a biologic. Yeah, I know that’s not current guidance.
aug 28, 2025, 9:00 pm • 0 0 • view
FYI the Smith's at Constitution & Carlisle is the one at which I saw the sign today
aug 28, 2025, 9:01 pm • 1 0 • view
Thanks for the info. That’s a completely doable drive.
aug 28, 2025, 9:03 pm • 0 0 • view
Update from what I’m hearing from DOH leadership: CVS appears to be allowing self-attestation of qualifying health issues. Walgreens and Albertsons are requiring scripts, at least at the moment. Also: I hate this timeline.
aug 28, 2025, 10:25 pm • 4 0 • view
Further note: CVS does not seem to have any appointments in the I-25 corridor. Just for your information.
aug 28, 2025, 10:31 pm • 0 0 • view
Update to my update is that CVS has apparently now decided to wait on ACIP in sixteen states. NM is one of them. Which was not what we were hearing this afternoon. 🙃 In conclusion, everything is fucked. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...
aug 29, 2025, 3:03 am • 0 0 • view
UGH. I am so sorry for all of us.
aug 29, 2025, 3:27 am • 0 0 • view
Me too. This didn’t have to be this way.
aug 29, 2025, 3:30 am • 1 0 • view
If people need help finding a PCP w/ upcoming appts, call the NMDOH hotline (833-SWNURSE). Depending on city, we can usually find an appt within 2-3 weeks. Might be helpful if pharmacies decide to insist on prescriptions. Past that… I have absolutely no idea. Just so indescribably frustrating.
aug 29, 2025, 3:15 am • 0 0 • view
Thank you; this is very helpful.
aug 28, 2025, 10:26 pm • 2 0 • view
My guess is things are going to change pretty rapidly. Board of pharmacy and office of the superintendent of insurance will likely give some sort of direction here, hopefully soon, but we’re in a bit of a weird position without ACIP recommendations… which should have come out in June.
aug 28, 2025, 10:31 pm • 0 0 • view
Great to know
aug 28, 2025, 11:05 pm • 0 0 • view
I can tell you this directive is NOT coming from the state. 🫠 We’re having a great time over here at the health department.
aug 28, 2025, 10:09 pm • 1 0 • view
My absolute sympathies.
aug 28, 2025, 10:26 pm • 2 0 • view
Im also getting that in Wisconsin, its fucking weird
aug 28, 2025, 8:56 pm • 1 0 • view
This post explains why this is going on and why people that don't fall into the approved categories may have difficulties getting Covid vaccines this year. It's a federal level issue around approval.
aug 29, 2025, 1:33 am • 1 0 • view