Flu Shots Are Now Available at Walgreens Nationwide for Everyone Ages 3 and Up
August 24 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Walgreens ready to co-administer flu shots and
COVID-19 vaccines, anticipating boosters this fall
Walgreens is now offering flu shots for everyone ages 3 and up
by walk-in or appointment at more than 9,000 store locations
nationwide to help protect communities from vaccine-preventable
illnesses such as influenza. This year’s flu season coincides with
the return to many in-person school, work, travel and social
activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), this increased face-to-face interaction may
result in an active flu season1.
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Walgreens is now offering flu shots for
everyone ages 3 and up by walk-in or appointment at more than 9,000
store locations nationwide to help protect communities from
vaccine-preventable illnesses such as influenza. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“Measures like social distancing, mask wearing and increased flu
vaccinations contributed to very few flu cases last season,
however, as communities return to everyday activities amid a surge
in COVID-19 cases, it is critical that people remain diligent about
getting their flu vaccine,” said Kevin Ban, M.D., Chief Medical
Officer, Walgreens. “Walgreens pharmacy team members have more than
a decade of experience administering vaccines and make it easy to
get both your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in one convenient
stop.”
The U.S. is once again seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases,
hospitalizations and deaths. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise,
Walgreens is preparing for the co-circulation of both flu and
COVID-19 and eligible patients will be able to receive a flu shot
and COVID-19 vaccine in a single visit. Pfizer BioNTech’s COVID-19
vaccine was approved yesterday by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals
ages 16 and older. Under emergency use authorization (EUA), the
vaccine continues to be available for patients ages 12 through 15
and for the administration of a third dose for certain
immunocompromised individuals. A statement released last week from
public health and medical experts from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans for COVID-19
booster shots to rollout in September as the Delta variant
continues to circulate and early evidence shows reduced protection
against mild and moderate disease. 2
What to expect when you get your flu shot at
Walgreens
With convenient locations and trusted local pharmacists,
Walgreens will continue to play a critical role in reducing the
spread of flu and other vaccine preventable illnesses.
New this flu season:
- Co-administering with COVID-19 vaccines: Per CDC
guidelines, Walgreens pharmacy team members may co-administer
COVID-19 and other routine vaccinations. Patients who have not yet
received a COVID-19 vaccine may get both their flu shot and
COVID-19 vaccination during the same visit. Patients may also
choose to get their flu shot while getting up to date on other
routine immunizations like shingles, pneumonia, whooping cough,
meningitis, measles, tetanus, typhoid, polio and others.
- Enhanced vaccine scheduler: Walgreens has enhanced its
vaccine scheduler to allow customers to schedule guest appointments
as well as other routine immunizations, with additional
enhancements expected in the coming months. When patients schedule
a flu or COVID-19 vaccine appointment, they will be asked if they
would like to save a trip and get additional vaccines, making it
easy and convenient to stay up to date on all routine
immunizations.
- Expanded age eligibility: Walgreens pharmacy team
members may administer flu vaccines to children ages 3 and up
nationwide to help protect the entire family against flu. The CDC
recommends everyone over the age of six months receive a flu shot
and kids under the age of 5 are most vulnerable to serious
flu-related complications.
How to prepare for a visit:
- Visit Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine to schedule your flu shot
or COVID-19 vaccination for your entire family or walk-in during
pharmacy hours.
- Complete paperwork online and bring it with you or complete
paperwork digitally to automatically send to the pharmacy and
reduce time during your appointment.
- Find the nearest Walgreens via the store locator or Walgreens
Find Care.
- Bring a facemask or face covering to wear during your
appointment.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring insurance
information.
Lifesaving vaccines for children around the world
For the ninth consecutive year, Walgreens is teaming up with the
United Nations Foundation for the Get a Shot. Give a Shot. program
to help provide lifesaving vaccines to children around the world.
Beginning September 1 until December 31, for every flu shot or
other routine immunization administered, Walgreens will make a
donation to the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign, up to $2.6
million. To date, the Get a Shot. Give a Shot. program has helped
provide more than 70 million lifesaving vaccines to children around
the world and has committed to reaching 100 million immunizations
by 2024.
For more information on getting your flu shot at Walgreens or to
schedule your upcoming appointment, please visit
Walgreens.com/Flu.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States
segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global
leader in retail pharmacy. 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 more than 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 8 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 platforms bringing together physical
and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver
high-quality products and services in local communities
nationwide.
1 DEPARTMENT of HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES Fiscal Year 2022.
“Justification of Estimates for Appropriation Committees”. Page 68.
https://www.cdc.gov/budget/documents/fy2022/FY-2022-CDC-congressional-justification.pdf
2 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Joint Statement
from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster
Shots.” August 18, 2021.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0818-covid-19-booster-shots.html
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