Seasonal Flu | Immunization Services | Walgreens

Yes. Flu shots are offered at all Walgreens pharmacies. Flu shots are available during pharmacy hours only and no appointment is necessary.

Walgreens accepts walk-ins and flu shot appointments. Visit your nearest Walgreens to get your flu shot today. Schedule your appointment in advance.

Our licensed pharmacists and technicians administer the flu shots in all Walgreens pharmacies. Visit your Walgreens to speak with a pharmacist and to get your flu shots today.

Most insurance covers flu shots at Walgreens. Speak with a pharmacist at your nearest Walgreens to find out if your vaccine will be covered by insurance.

Yes. Walgreens continues to meet or exceed CDC guidelines for safety and precautions, including enhanced cleaning regimens, social distancing protocols and plexiglass shields at registers. Getting a flu shot at Walgreens is very safe. Our licensed pharmacy teams are licensed to safely administer vaccines. Key measures Walgreens is implementing to ensure the safe administration of immunizations for our patients and pharmacy team members include:

• All members of the pharmacy team are required to wear a disposable face mask at all times. This includes while administering immunizations. They are also required to follow proper glove and handwashing procedures which are standard for administering vaccinations.
• For additional safety, all pharmacy team members who administer immunizations are given plastic face shields for eye protection during immunizations.
• Patients who enter a pharmacy are encouraged to wear a face covering to protect others. Patients who do not have a face mask will be provided one before receiving immunizations. Some local and state governments may require people to wear a face covering or mask while in stores.
• Before receiving an immunization, our pharmacists will screen patients. This includes taking their temperature, and deferring immunizations if a patient is sick, has a fever or has respiratory symptoms.
• At least six feet of distance is maintained between the chairs in the pharmacy waiting area where patients can choose to complete paperwork and wait for their immunization or appointment.

Yes. All Walgreens pharmacies accept walk-in appointments for flu shots. Stop in at your nearest Walgreens during pharmacy hours to get your flu shot today.

Yes. Walgreens offers flu shot vaccines designed for seniors 65 and older. It is even more critical that senior patients receive recommended and routine vaccinations to protect themselves and their loved ones. Learn about the flu shot options for seniors and stop in at one of our locations where our pharmacists can recommend the right vaccine for you.

The CDC recommends that patients stay current on immunizations in order to help protect themselves and others from vaccine-preventable illnesses. Maintaining routine vaccinations can help prevent illnesses, reduce the stress on the healthcare system, and protect at risk, vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flu shots are recommended as soon as they become available so as to avoid missing an opportunity to get vaccinated. However, because of the likelihood of diminished protection against flu later in the season, especially for older people, patients should consider getting vaccinated in September and October.^† As long as flu viruses are circulating, flu vaccination should continue, even during the month of January or later. The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will be meeting at the end of June and will be providing updated recommendations regarding influenza, including ideal timing for patients to receive flu vaccinations for the upcoming flu season.

The CDC recommends that everyone who is six months and older get a flu vaccine every year. State, age and health restrictions may apply. Anyone who has concerns about getting a flu shot should talk to their pharmacist or healthcare provider.

Influenza (the flu) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are both contagious infections caused by viruses that spread through respiratory droplets. They can cause mild to severe illnesses and similar symptoms, including fever, cough, body aches and fatigue.

While they share some similarities, the flu and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses. The flu can be caused by several types and strains of the influenza virus. Flu viruses can be detected year-round in the U.S., but illnesses tend to be more common during the fall and winter months. The best way to protect yourself against the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is to receive a flu vaccine each year.

COVID-19 is caused by one virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2. It has been circulating in the U.S. since early 2020, and it isn't yet known if illnesses are more common during certain months. Unlike the flu, there is no vaccine for COVID-19 yet, but scientists are currently working on testing and developing one.

Note that much is still unknown about COVID-19, but at this time it appears as if COVID-19 has a higher mortality (death) rate than most strains of the flu.

Yes. It is possible to test positive for flu (as well as other respiratory infections) and COVID-19 at the same time.

According to the CDC, getting the flu shot each year is the best way to help protect against the flu. During the pandemic, getting the flu shot may be even more important. Receiving a flu vaccine can help preserve health care resources and protect vulnerable populations. For example, both the flu and COVID-19 can cause you to become sick enough that you need to see your health care provider or even be hospitalized. But getting the flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu-related doctor visits and hospitalizations, which can potentially free up valuable medical resources for other people.

No. The flu viruses are different from the virus that causes COVID-19. The flu shot will only protect you from the flu.

No. According to the CDC, there is no evidence that getting the flu shot increases the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.

You can help keep yourself safe by following social distancing indicators to stay six feet apart from other people in the pharmacy waiting area before seeing the pharmacist. After you've been in the store, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Walgreens is taking several measures to keep both customers and team members safer during vaccinations. Before receiving a flu shot, pharmacists will screen all patients by taking temperatures. Our pharmacy team members are wearing disposable face masks at all times and plastic face shields when administering vaccinations for added protection. They will also follow standard immunization administration glove and handwashing procedures. In addition, all pharmacy customers are encouraged to wear face masks to help protect others. Some local and state governments may require people to wear a face covering or mask while in stores. If you don't have a face mask, we will provide you one before you receive your flu shot. In the pharmacy waiting area, chairs are spaced at least six feet apart so that you can complete your paperwork and wait for your vaccination while keeping distance from others.