“Walgreens apologizes for any inconvenience to our customer and we’re working closely with our clinical and safety teams to continuously review the latest guidance from the CDC and other health officials with our pharmacy team members to serve as a resource and help address any patient questions/concerns. Walgreens released the following statement to 23ABC: “She followed up with a few statements along the lines she personally felt that the research isn't adequate for pregnancy and covid vaccination.”Īfter 23ABC got involved, Walgreens apologized to Plunkett for the “inconvenience.” “At first she felt uncomfortable with being in a pharmacy setting, administering to a pregnant woman,” said Plunkett, who brought a letter of consent from her doctor with her to the appointment. Plunkett was able to book an appointment last week, based on her job, but left without getting the shot after she says the pharmacist refused to administer it. With the dynamic of their family days away from changing she decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Īs of Monday, pregnancy is one of the groups being prioritized for vaccine eligibility in California.

'We've been very good about really keeping to ourselves, which has changed the dynamic of what it's like to be pregnant with your first child,' she said.

Throughout her pregnancy, Amanda Punkett and her husband have taken steps to protect her and their unborn child. (KERO) - Walgreens has apologized to a pregnant Bakersfield woman, who was denied the COVID-19 vaccine.

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