“This year, I called [my pediatrician’s office] and inquired about the COVID vaccine, [and was told,] ‘We have not ordered the COVID vaccine. As a result, two nearly identical patients can have vastly different experiences obtaining a COVID vaccine depending on which state they reside in. However, other Democrat-led states have issued executive orders to preserve vaccine access. Many Democrat-led states jumped to address access concerns, with some banding together to craft policy protecting access to vaccines. Kathy Hochul took steps to shore up vaccine access for residents last week.