![]() In addition, moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals who are already eligible to receive an additional dose of a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine can also receive a booster dose at least six months following their additional dose. Individuals ages 18-64 who are at an increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting, such as healthcare and essential workers.Įligible individuals can receive their booster shot at least six months after they completed their Pfizer COVID-19 primary vaccine series. Individuals ages 18 – 49 should consider individual benefits and risks, according to CDC guidance. ![]() Individuals ages 18 and older with underlying medical conditions. Long-term care facility residents ages 18 and older. The following populations are eligible to receive a booster dose at this time: Currently, patients with a registered Walgreens pharmacy account can access their vaccines records via the Walgreens website or mobile app. Patients can either bring their COVID-19 vaccine dose card to the appointment so the booster shot can be recorded, or information about their primary vaccine series to receive a new vaccine card noting the booster dose. New patients to Walgreens seeking a booster shot will be asked to verify eligibility when the appointment is scheduled and at the time of the appointment. Scheduling and Preparing for an Appointmentīeginning tomorrow, appointments for a COVID-19 booster shot and additional immunizations can be scheduled through /ScheduleVaccine, by calling 1-800-Walgreens or by calling a local Walgreens store.Preparing for COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Vaccinations ![]() “In addition to providing booster shots, our pharmacy teams remain readily available to advise patients, address questions and co-administer flu and COVID-19 primary vaccines to help protect our communities.” “Walgreens has played a vital role in responding to COVID-19 as millions have turned to us as a convenient vaccination destination and critical point of community care,” said John Standley, president, Walgreens. DEERFIELD, Ill.-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Walgreens announced today that eligible individuals can now receive Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccinations in stores nationwide, following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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