Immunization Update 8/13/2026

WV Pharmacy-based Immunization Update #2

Good evening! It’s felt a little like COVID era today with information coming in.

Revision to the Immunization Newsletter Published 8/12/26

Clarifications

We did receive several clarifications requests today and worked to evaluate additional information and help with the process.  Therefore, based on information received, the following information is provided for pharmacist authority for immunizations in WV at this time.  Recognize that all should continue to monitor the CDC vaccine guidance website for any changes and know that the WV BOP will do so, also.

Influenza Immunizations

Pharmacists are permitted per W. Va. 15 CSR 12-5.2.2 to order and administer immunizations based on current CDC recommendations.  With the court order from March 2026, the current CDC vaccine schedule to be used is available here for ages birth to 18 years and here for adults and is the 2025 Schedule.  The current recommendations do not articulate a specific year.

• Influenza vaccine ages 3 years and up: Pharmacists with an immunizing pharmacist permit in WV may order the 26/27 influenza vaccine based on the current CDC vaccine schedule linked above. No health care prescriber signed protocol necessary. Pharmacists may order as usual. 

COVID-19 Immunizations

The current CDC recommendations DO list the year for COVID-19 vaccine, therefore the information from the 8/12/26 immunization newsletter remains.  We will continue to monitor for updated information as we have with the above influenza change.

• 26/27 COVID-19 vaccine ages 3 years and up: Until new CDC recommendations come out for the 26/27 COVID-19, an individual prescription OR healthcare provider signed protocol will be needed.