Updated Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®

Simplified digital scheduling tool makes booking appointments even easier for families

Multiple vaccinations can be administered and groups of up to four patients can be vaccinated during one visit

WOONSOCKET, R.I., August 28, 2024 — CVS Pharmacy® (NYSE: CVS) today announced that updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and influenza vaccines are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic® locations nationwide. Walk-ins are being accepted at CVS Pharmacy and the company’s digital vaccine scheduler has been updated to reflect available appointments at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients six months and older should receive the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines, ideally in September or October, to restore and improve protection against the most common virus variants currently circulating. It is recommended to receive both the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time if patients are eligible and the timing for each vaccine is appropriate.

“Preventive vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself and your family from seasonal illnesses,” said Dr. Sree Chaguturu, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health®. “Access to preventive vaccinations is essential to keeping our communities healthy. With thousands of CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide, it’s easy to find and get a vaccination.”

While patients can walk into any CVS pharmacy and request a vaccination, they can also schedule an appointment in advance on CVS.com or by using the CVS Pharmacy app. The online vaccine scheduler provides a simplified scheduling experience that makes it easier for families to book vaccination appointments at the CVS Pharmacy or MinuteClinic location that is most convenient for them. It offers the flexibility to schedule multiple patients (up to four people) at once, allowing families, caregivers and others to get their vaccines together. Patients can also schedule multiple vaccinations in one appointment, including flu, COVID-19, MMR and more.

“Our enhanced digital scheduling tool makes it easier than ever for patients to schedule vaccine appointments this season,” said Prem Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, CVS Health, and President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness. “Whether you’re scheduling vaccinations for yourself or your entire family, our simplified approach to online scheduling takes the guesswork out of booking an appointment and helps patients easily book appointments that fit into their busy lives.”

Vaccination appointments are available at CVS Pharmacy, including locations in Target and Schnucks, and MinuteClinic seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. MinuteClinic also offers sick symptom visits, where patients can be tested for the flu, COVID-19, and strep throat, where eligible. Appointments can be scheduled at MinuteClinic.com. Select CVS Pharmacy locations are also offering flu and COVID-19 testing. Patients can learn more about the testing options offered at select CVS Pharmacy locations by visiting CVS.com.

CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic offer more than 15 of the most common vaccinations, including the flu, COVID-19, RSV, shingles, hepatitis B and more. Patients who receive a CDC-recommended vaccine at CVS Pharmacy will also receive $5 off $20 toward in-store purchases. ExtraCare members who opt into pharmacy rewards will also receive $2 in ExtraBucks Rewards® for each CDC-recommended vaccine received. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available at no charge with most insurance plans, including Medicare Part B. Other vaccination costs vary by plan.

Video and photo footage from CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic can be found here.

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