In this photo illustration, a pharmacist holds a COVID-19 vaccine. States and clinicians are working on getting correct information on vaccines to vulnerable groups amid shifting federal guidance. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Health and Science Federal COVID vaccine access shifts reverberate statewide, Va. advocates, health care workers say New FDA rules ending broad COVID vaccine access now require prescriptions or age 65+, creating hurdles for Virginians. Cancer survivors, uninsured residents, and those without primary care face delays and high costs, while advocates urge a state standing order to ease access. By Commons Staff • 3 min read
Photo by Kenny Eliason / Unsplash Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push The Trump administration cut diversity, equity, and inclusion language from a federal program aiding deaf-blind students, sparking concern that politics is sidelining crucial support for disabled children and undermining efforts to ensure equal access to education. By Commons Staff • 5 min read
