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the Walgreens near me. I started filling out the stuff for one time slot and location, just to see if they throw up any additional requirements or surprises, but none so far though I didn't go thru the entire process. I'm in Minnesota. The governor Tim Walz signed some kind of order about this (kind of, well, ... ) per AI:

Key directives of Executive Order 25-09 include:

Standing vaccine orders The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) was directed to issue a standing order or protocol by September 24, 2025. This provides guidance to healthcare providers, including pharmacists, so they can administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

Protection against federal policy changes The order affirms that Minnesota will continue to be guided by science and medical expertise in its vaccination policy, rather than by federal recommendations.

Increased flexibility for providers The executive order gives healthcare providers and pharmacists the flexibility to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to patients as young as three, based on their clinical judgment.

Addressing barriers to access State agencies, including the MDH and the Department of Commerce, must collaborate to remove barriers to vaccine access and ensure Minnesotans can obtain immunizations.

Monitoring vaccine coverage The Department of Commerce was instructed to work with health plans to clarify vaccine coverage for insured individuals, as some insurance companies might not cover vaccines not recommended by federal authorities.