A Bandaid on the Arm of This Blogger  Following a Booster Shot at WalMart, Falmouth.

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced this afternoon that the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a standing order authorizing health professionals — including pharamicists — to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine.

The standing order serves as a prescription for all Maine people, allowing them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies, clinics and health care offices across the state.  So, Maine people no longer need to obtain a prescription through their health care provider to receive the vaccine.

The Mills Administration actions come as the Trump Administration, including Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., restricted access to vaccines that undermines nations public health infrastructure.

“I will not stand idly by while the Trump Administration makes it harder for Maine people to get a vaccine that protects their health and could very well save their life,” said Governor Mills.  “Through this standing order, we are stepping up to knock down the barriers the Trump Administration is putting in the way of health and welfare of Maine people.”

“It should be noted that Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) voted in support of the  appointment of RFK, Jr. to this position,” added this blogger.  “She is up for reelection to the US Senate next year.  She must be defeated because her poor judgment hurts Mainers in many ways.”

Pharmacies and other qualified providers received notification from the MaineCDC overnight that the above standing order announced by Governor Mills yesterday afternoon is in full effect as of today, 9/13/25.  You may get a COVID-19 vaccination without a prescription starting today; Saturday, September 13, 2025.