Walgreens Flu Shot Appointments Now Available Nationwide for Everyone Aged 3 and Up
Community pharmacies continue to serve as a convenient, trusted destination for vaccinations and other preventive healthcare services
Walgreens trusted pharmacy teams are working to keep communities protected this upcoming respiratory season by helping to ensure everyone has convenient and timely options for vaccination, testing and treatment – all in one place.
- Vaccinations: Flexible vaccination appointments are available – including nights, weekends and walk-ins* – with the option to schedule additional vaccines in the same visit, making it easy and convenient to stay up to date on all recommended vaccines, such as RSV, shingles, pneumococcal pneumonia and others. Walgreens will also provide the updated COVID-19 vaccine once available, recommended by the CDC to better protect against newer coronavirus variants.
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Testing: Individuals who are experiencing a runny nose, cough or other respiratory symptoms should get tested to help ensure they can quickly take the necessary steps toward recovery. Walgreens offers a variety of convenient options for flu and COVID-19 testing, including over-the-counter, PCR, and an easy “2 results in 1” in-store rapid test for COVID-19 and influenza A and B with results in 30 minutes, for
.$24.99 - Treatments: Walgreens offers a full range of over-the-counter and prescription medications to help individuals minimize symptoms and recover as soon as possible. In many states, Walgreens pharmacists can evaluate and prescribe antiviral medicine, including Paxlovid or Tamiflu, if an individual tests positive for flu or COVID-19. Walgreens also offers 1-hour delivery for medicine cabinet essentials and Same Day Rx Delivery for eligible prescriptions.
Data from the CDC and IQVIA show that patients are increasingly turning to pharmacies for their routine vaccinations. According to a 2023 IQVIA study, approximately
“Pharmacies continue to be the cornerstone of healthcare in communities across the
More than 50,000 immunizing Walgreens pharmacy team members continue to play a critical role in helping to protect patients and their families from vaccine-preventable illnesses. Since 2010, they have administered more than 105 million vaccinations in communities throughout the
How to prepare for a visit:
- Schedule an appointment – visit Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or call 1-800-Walgreens, both available in Spanish and English.
- Complete vaccination consent paperwork digitally prior to your appointment to automatically send to the pharmacy and save time during your appointment.
- Use the digital check-in feature at the pharmacy to skip the line and confirm your arrival.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring insurance information.
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Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the
1 IQVIA. Trends in vaccine administration in
2 Influenza Vaccinations Administered in Pharmacies and Physician Medical Offices, Adults,
*Please note that walk-in appointments are based on availability.
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Jim Cohn
Walgreens Media Relations
media@walgreens.com
Source: Walgreens