Recently, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, H-E-B, Hy-Vee and Giant announced the availability of COVID-19 vaccine at their pharmacy locations. CVS Pharmacy stated that they will be receiving bivalent COVID-19 boosters on a rolling basis in the coming days and weeks. Customers can schedule appointments online or through the CVS Pharmacy app as the doses arrive.
Since the initial supply is limited, patients interested in receiving updated boosters are encouraged to make an appointment using CVS’s digital scheduler, which offers the ability to schedule multiple patients at once, the company said.
Walgreens also is offering updated COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna boosters to eligible individuals. Individuals are encouraged to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, flu shots and other vaccinations online, on the Walgreens app or by calling 1-800-Walgreens.
“Walgreens has played a vital role in responding to COVID-19 as millions have turned to us as a trusted and convenient vaccination destination,” said Anita Patel, vice president, pharmacy services development at Walgreens. “This season, we encourage everyone to stay protected by getting vaccinated with this more targeted updated COVID-19 booster in addition to receiving their flu shot or other routine immunizations in a single visit.”
Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine on Walgreens.com
Go to walgreens.com/covidvaccine
To continue, you will need to log in with an existing Walgreens.com account or Create a new account (A).
If your existing account does not have pharmacy access, you will be asked to upgrade by providing additional information.
To upgrade or create a new account, you will be asked to verify your identity to access your health information.
Once you’re logged in, you will need to answer the COVID-19 Vaccination Screening questions to ensure you are eligible to receive a vaccine at this time.
After confirming eligibility, click to proceed.
Giant also announced that updated COVID-19 boosters are now available in all Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia to those who are eligible.
Customers must bring photo ID and prescription insurance card. The updated booster will be administered at no out-of-pocket cost. Parental consent is required and parent/guardian must be on site.
Eligibility
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people ages 12 and older get the new booster shots. To be eligible, residents need to have completed their primary vaccination series and also be at least two months out from their last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.
Types of vaccine
The FDA authorized the Omicron booster from Pfizer and BioNTech for those age 12 and older. The one from Moderna is available only for adults 18 and older.
