Michigan to CDC: Allow more pharmacies to vaccinate long-term care residents
Pharmacies such as Meijer and Kroger could be added to the list to help speed up vaccinations for the state's most vulnerable population.
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Pharmacies such as Meijer and Kroger could be added to the list to help speed up vaccinations for the state's most vulnerable population.
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