Major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens are pulling back access to COVID-19 vaccines following new guidelines from the federal government.

Those limit eligibility to seniors and high-risk groups only.

CVS will completely stop offering the shots in three states, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Mexico, and require a prescription in 13 other states and Washington, D.C. according to a spokesperson, who also said the decision was based on the current regulatory environment.

But the updated vaccine will still be available to anyone in New Jersey at all CVS locations here, including for people without a prescription.

And according to reports, Walgreens will be offering the shots in "states where we're able to do so," according to a spokesperson there.

They're referencing some state guidelines that require approvals from the CDC to administer the vaccine.

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ended emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccinations and approved updated shots only for people over age 65 and those with underlying health conditions, putting them at higher risk of severe illness.

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