Matthew D’Amico, 67, of New York City, said a Walgreens declined to administer COVID-19 vaccines to him and his 75-year-old wife Friday because they didn’t have a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration has “approved” COVID-19 vaccines only for those 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying health conditions. As D’Amico can attest, though, being part of a group for whom the COVID vaccine is “approved” doesn’t necessarily guarantee easy access. They’re supposed to be removing barriers to healthcare.”California COVID wave washes over California. A relatively mild summer wave, however, could mean that the annual fall-and-winter COVID wave might be stronger.