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Vaccinations
Walgreens immunization services provide a safe, easy path for your members and employees to get vaccinated. Our years of immunization experience, caring pharmacist expertise including 60,000+ trained immunizers, convenient care models and innovative technology highlight our dedication to delivering high-quality care and a connected experience throughout the patient vaccination journey.
Routine vaccinations are even more important in a COVID-19 environment to help protect at-risk populations and reduce the overall burden of respiratory illnesses on the healthcare system. Walgreens offers immunization solutions that bring COVID-19, flu shots and other important vaccines on site to your workplace, and a voucher program that allows participants to get vaccinations in store at their convenience without paying out of pocket. And with convenient night and weekend hours, in-store appointments and walk-in access, we offer more options for finding an immunization plan that's right for them.
Discover how we're leading the way in preventive care through vaccinations by downloading Shots in arms: Leading the way to successful vaccination efforts.
Your challenges
People avoiding vaccination
Only 50% of adults were vaccinated for the flu during the 2020-2021 season.1 Why?


Healthcare costs for influenza-related hospitalizations range from $5,500 to $12,800 per patient,2 and workplace lost productivity related to influenza costs employers nearly $15 billion annually3.
How we can help


Vaccines reduce risk
Vaccines reduce risk
- About 60% fewer workdays lost, and 68% less presenteeism4
- Up to 60% lower flu risk5,6
- 12.4% flu-related hospitalizations prevented7
- 5.29 million flu-related illnesses prevented7
- 2.64 million flu-related medical visits prevented 7
Flexible administration model
Flexible administration model
- On-site clinics
- In-store appointments
- Walk-in access
Billing options
Billing options
- Bill employee insurance (commercial, Medicare and Medicaid)
- Direct-bill


Convenient hours, no appointments needed
Convenient hours, no appointments needed
- 31.5% flu vaccinations given during off-hours8


Highly trained medical professionals with years of experience
Highly trained medical professionals with years of experience
- Coordination with primary care providers and state registries
- Every pharmacist in every store is licensed to vaccinate
Walgreens offers vaccinations for:
Adults
- COVID-19 (coronavirus)
- Influenza (flu)
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
- Zoster (shingles)
- Tetanus/diphtheria (Td)
- Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
Adolescents
- COVID-199
- Influenza (flu)
- Meningococcal (meningitis)
- Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
Travel
- Polio
- Japanese encephalitis
- Rabies
- Yellow fever
- Typhoid fever (available at select Walgreens locations)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Hepatitis A/B combo
- Cholera


Cost savings
Cost savings
Of those adults vaccinated, almost 50% still receive the shot in a costly medical location.10 By helping make vaccinations easier and more affordable for members, you can help improve their overall health and help reduce your overall costs. According to a Walgreens cost-benefit model, there is substantial cost savings associated with being vaccinated at a pharmacy as compared to being vaccinated at a primary care provider's office.11




Digital approach
Digital approach
- Smart Recommendations promote personalized care based on member history and CDC advice
- Easy-to-use mobile app with vaccination reminders and recommendations
- The Walgreens Flu Index, which provides state and market-specific information regarding flu activity




Testing
Get back to business with Walgreens Test & Protectâ„¢
Walgreens Test & Protectâ„¢ gives you access to COVID-19 testing for your team, so you'll be able to act with confidence. Our scheduling support and result monitoring provide the insights you need to get back to business.
In a world where nothing feels simple, going to your neighborhood Walgreens still is.
Participants can schedule an appointment in the comfort of their own home. Our pharmacists are always available to give your team the support it needs during this turbulent time. 78% of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Walgreens.12 As the world and your testing needs continue to change, Walgreens is your partner, providing the flexible support you need to resume normal operations. Talk to your account manager about how Walgreens Test & Protect™ can build a tailored solution to meet your needs.


Digital approach
Digital approach
- National Surveillance of COVID-19, the combination of diagnostic testing, genome sequencing, and patient information produces invaluable epidemiologic insights for tracking COVID-19 and emerging variants
- Interactive maps and graphs tracking COVID-19, including Omicron, and other emerging variants are updated daily




Related solutions
Research
National Surveillance of COVID-19 Infections: Variants, Vaccination Status, and Viral Spread
The combination of diagnostic testing, genome sequencing, and patient information produces invaluable epidemiologic insights for tracking COVID-19 and emerging variants.
Influenza Vaccination Uptake among Diabetes Patients in Community Pharmacies
Community pharmacies provide additional access and convenience as well as immunization counseling in order to maximize essential care for diabetes patients. The study found that 86.2% of patients immunized in the study were vaccinated before peak flu season.
Estimating the effect of a national pharmacy-led influenza vaccination voucher program on morbidity, mortality, and costs
This research demonstrates that free flu vaccinations for uninsured individuals has the potential to reduce flu-related morbidity, mortality, and costs.
Vaccinations Administered During Off-Clinic Hours at a National Community Pharmacy: Implications for Increasing Patient Access and Convenience
With the low vaccination rates in the United States, community pharmacies are creating new opportunities for vaccination that expand access and convenience.
Visit the Walgreens Center for Health & Wellbeing Research ›
References
Your Challenges
1. Flu vaccination coverage, United States, 2020-21 influenza season. CDC Web site. Last reviewed October 7, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/coverage-2021estimates.htm
2. Flu Season Costs Employers an Average of Nearly $15B Annually. Challenger, Gray & Christmas blog. February 6, 2021. https://www.challengergray.com/blog/2021-flu-report-should-employers-embrace-post-pandemic-mask-wearing/
3. Singh T, Taitel M, Loy D, Smith-Ray R. Estimating the effect of a national pharmacy-led influenza vaccination voucher program on morbidity, mortality, and costs. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2020 Jan;26(1):42–47. doi:10.18553/jmcp.2020.26.1.42
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4. Nichol, K. L., Heilly, S. J., Greenberg, M. E., & Ehlinger, E. (2009). Burden of influenza-like illness and effectiveness of influenza vaccination among working adults aged 50-64 years. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 48(3), 292-298.
5. Vaccine Effectiveness - How Well Does the Flu Vaccine Work? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Website. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/vaccineeffect.htm. Updated August 31, 2016. Accessed October 26, 2016.
6. Osterholm MT, Kelley NS, Sommer A, Belongia EA. Efficacy and effectiveness of influenza vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Infect Dis. 2012;12(1):36-44.
7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Estimated influenza illnesses and hospitalizations averted by vaccination - United States, 2014-15 influenza season. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/2016-17.htm. Updated 2017. Accessed January 2018.
8. Goad JA, Taitel MS, Fensterheim LE, Cannon AE. Vaccinations administered during off-clinic hours at a national community pharmacy: Implications for increasing patient access and convenience. Ann Fam Med. 2013;11(5):429-436.
9. Age restrictions apply
10. Influenza. National early-season flu vaccination coverage, United States, November 2017. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/nifs-estimates-nov2017.htm. Accessed April 3, 2018.
11. Duncan IG, Taitel MS, Zhang J, Kirkham HS. Planning influenza vaccination programs: A cost benefit model. Cost Eff Resour Alloc. 2012;10(1):10.
Testing
12 Walgreens Internal Data. August 2019
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