There's a legitimate general concern expressed by you, but that story doesn't add up right.
COVID vaccines still have no out of pocket cost. That program has not yet expired. That price point is the hypothetical cited in news articles about what pharma might set prices at when the federal vaccine program ends.
Adding to the off vibe, $68 is a common list price for the flu vaccine. With a small wrinkle: That's the price for over 65 patients, which is more expensive.