CVS Health to Administer No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines at 19 Select CVS Pharmacy Locations in New Hampshire

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CVS Health announced it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 19 select CVS Pharmacy locations in New Hampshire starting May 9, 2021. The vaccine will be available at no cost for patients with insurance and those uninsured through a federal program. Patients can utilize walk-in appointments or schedule same-day appointments via CVS.com. This initiative is part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which enables CVS to vaccinate communities across 50 states and other territories, ensuring over 70% of the U.S. population is within 5 miles of a CVS location.

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• CVS Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines at 19 locations in New Hampshire.
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 6, 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 Sunday, May 9 at 19 select CVS Pharmacy locations throughout New Hampshire.

Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy locations in New Hampshire will be accepting walk-in appointments, subject to availability. Same-day scheduling, including appointments as soon as one hour from time of scheduling, will also be available at CVS.com. Patients can also 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.

"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.

Participating CVS Pharmacy locations are in the following New Hampshire communities: Bedford, Concord, Greenland, Hampton, Hanover, Hooksett, Hudson, Keene, Laconia, Londonderry, Manchester, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, Somersworth, and Stratham.

Under the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, CVS Health is now administering vaccines at over 8,300 CVS Pharmacy stores across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., with over 70% of the U.S. population within 5 miles of these locations.

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

We are a diversified health services company with more than 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 makes us an integral part of people's everyday health. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB^TM 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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Mary.Gattuso@CVSHealth.com

 

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FAQ

When will CVS start vaccinating in New Hampshire?

CVS will start vaccinating eligible populations in New Hampshire on May 9, 2021.

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

The COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost for patients with insurance and through a federal program for uninsured patients.

How can I schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at CVS?

Patients can schedule same-day appointments via CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app.

Which CVS locations in New Hampshire will offer the vaccine?

Vaccinations will be offered at 19 select CVS Pharmacy locations across various communities in New Hampshire.

How many CVS locations are administering COVID-19 vaccines nationwide?

CVS Health is administering vaccines at over 8,300 CVS Pharmacy stores across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.