CVS Health to Administer No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines at 14 Select CVS Pharmacy Locations in Iowa

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CVS Health announces the expansion of COVID-19 vaccination efforts, starting on April 14, 2021, at 14 CVS Pharmacy locations in Iowa. This initiative, part of a broader response to the pandemic, allows eligible individuals, including K-12 teachers, to receive vaccines at no cost through insurance or a federal program. Appointments can be booked starting April 13, as CVS aims to increase accessibility and support community reopening.

By April 14, CVS plans to administer vaccines at over 6,000 locations across the U.S., maintaining capacity for 25 million shots monthly.

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• Expansion to 14 new CVS Pharmacy locations in Iowa enhances vaccine accessibility.
• No cost for the vaccine, supported through insurance and federal programs.
• CVS has capacity to administer up to 25 million shots monthly.

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin vaccinating eligible populations on Wednesday, April 14 at 14 select CVS Pharmacy locations in Iowa.

The new CVS Pharmacy locations add to stores already administering the vaccine and continue the company's retail vaccination efforts in the state that began in February.

For the select retail locations that will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on April 14, appointments will start to become available for booking on Tuesday, April 13, as stores receive shipments of vaccine. Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy locations in Iowa will be administered to individuals meeting state criteria, as well as K-12 teachers and staff and childcare workers. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

"We're proud to play a part in increasing access to the vaccine to as many people as possible to enable reopening efforts in the communities we serve," said Neela Montgomery, President of CVS Pharmacy and Executive Vice President, CVS Health. "Feedback on every aspect of the vaccination process has been incredibly positive, from the digital experience to interacting with our team of health care professionals whose incredible efforts are helping to move us one step closer towards a healthier post-COVID world."

There is no cost for the vaccine to patients with insurance or through the federal Health Resources and Services Administration program for uninsured patients.

The new CVS Pharmacy locations are in the following Iowa communities: Altoona, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Marion, Waterloo, and West Des Moines.

As of April 14, subject to supply, CVS Health will be administering vaccines at over 6,000 CVS Pharmacy stores across 49 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., with 70% of the U.S. population within 5 miles of these locations. The pace of vaccinations is expected to accelerate as more supply becomes available through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and as the CDC's new vaccine eligibility plan is implemented, which will guarantee all U.S. adults to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning on April 19. CVS Pharmacy has the capacity to administer up to 25 million shots per month.

Multimedia assets, including b-roll and still photography from long-term care facility and in-store COVID-19 vaccinations, are available here. More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the pandemic is available at the company's frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB® locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable, and simply better. Learn more about how we're transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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FAQ

When will CVS start administering COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa?

CVS will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa on April 14, 2021.

What is the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine at CVS?

There is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine for patients with insurance or through the federal program for uninsured patients.

How many locations will CVS operate for COVID-19 vaccinations?

By April 14, CVS will administer vaccines at over 6,000 locations across 49 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.

Who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at CVS in Iowa?

Eligible individuals include those meeting state criteria, as well as K-12 teachers and childcare workers.

What is the vaccination capacity of CVS Health?

CVS has the capacity to administer up to 25 million COVID-19 vaccine shots per month.