Walgreens Now Providing All COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Individuals Ages 18 and Older
November 19 2021 - 7:13PM
Business Wire
Individuals can schedule appointments through
the Walgreens app or Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine
Walgreens announced today that all individuals over the age of
18 can now receive a Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson
COVID-19 vaccine booster in stores nationwide. This follows the
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent decision to expand
Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines
to all individuals 18 and older, in addition to new guidance from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Individuals
can schedule appointments through the Walgreens app, by visiting
Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or by calling 1-800-WALGREENS.
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“Expanding eligibility for booster doses provides yet another
tool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially at a time
when many people are gathering for the holidays,” said Kevin Ban,
M.D., chief medical officer for Walgreens. “As friends and family
look to reconnect, Walgreens remains committed to offering
convenient access to vaccinations that are critical to helping
protect our communities – from COVID-19 primary vaccines and
booster shots to flu immunizations.”
What You Need to Know About Expanded Booster
Eligibility
- CDC Guidance: Adults 18 and older who completed their
Pfizer or Moderna primary vaccine series at least six months ago,
or received a Johnson & Johnson dose at least two months ago,
are now recommended to receive a Pfizer, Moderna or J&J
COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
- Scheduling an Appointment: For the best experience,
individuals are highly encouraged to use the Walgreens app or visit
Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine to secure a vaccination appointment
in advance. When scheduling an appointment, individuals will be
asked to verify eligibility and provide the manufacturer and date
of their last COVID-19 vaccine. For more information, visit
Walgreens.com/covidvaccine.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is
included in the United States segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance,
Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail
leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a
170-year heritage of caring for communities. As America’s most
loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to
champion the health and well-being of every community in America.
Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a
neighborhood health destination serving approximately 9 million
customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in
the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy
and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and
patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with
fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the
latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in
local communities nationwide.
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Rebekah Pajak Walgreens Media Relations media@walgreens.com
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