- In what state is Walgreens currently offering the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine?
Walgreens is currently offering the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine in most states.* In accordance with FDA approval and state requirements, we are offering the vaccine to all adults ages 65 years and older, as well as to individuals under 65, who are at higher risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, as determined by the CDC. Pharmacies will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide once the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issues eligibility guidance.
- States where COVID-19 vaccines are currently available at Walgreens:
- Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virgina, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
- States where COVID-19 vaccines are available at pharmacies with a prescription (patients can ask their pharmacist about prescription options):
- Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, and West Virginia
- States, territories and districts where COVID-19 vaccines will be available at pharmacies as soon as ACIP issues eligibility guidance:
- Washington, D.C., Florida, Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
* The states where COVID-19 vaccines are available continues to change, so please check back for the latest information or speak directly with your local Walgreens pharmacists, visit Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine, use the Walgreens app, call 1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733) or text FLU to 66879.
- States where COVID-19 vaccines are currently available at Walgreens:
- Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
Vaccines Opens in a new tab. have played an important role in protecting the health and safety of communities and nations throughout history. Hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered safely. These vaccines are FDA-approved, meaning that the high standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality required by the FDA have been met.
As a critical resource for care in our communities, Walgreens will remain focused on providing safe and convenient access to COVID-19 vaccines.
- What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines?
Adverse reactions or side effects for most people are usually mild and resolve within a few days. The most common adverse reactions reported after vaccination in clinical studies included:
- Pain at injection site
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Injection site swelling
- Injection site redness
Some people also experience:
- Nausea/vomiting
- Body aches
- Swollen lymph nodes
Although rare, anaphylaxis, pericarditis, and myocarditis can occur. Discuss any symptoms you may have after getting a vaccine with your healthcare provider.
- Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I receive at Walgreens?
The CDC has no preference for any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. If you happen to have a preference, when scheduling an appointment you’ll be able to select between Pfizer and Moderna for a specific appointment date.
Vaccine availability varies by Walgreens locations and not all may be available in all areas.
- How much does the COVID-19 vaccine cost?
Many private insurers, along with the Medicare and Medicaid government programs, may still cover the costs of COVID-19 vaccines for their members.
Walgreens remains committed to driving equitable and convenient access to life-saving vaccines. We will continue to work with patients eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to determine the best and most cost-efficient way to receive one.
- Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as my flu shot or other immunizations?
Yes. You can get COVID-19 vaccines at the same time as other routine or seasonal vaccines, such as the flu vaccine.
- How can I access my digital COVID-19 vaccine record?
You can access your digital COVID-19 vaccine record through the Digital Dose Card page on Walgreens.com and on the Walgreens app. You can save your Walgreens COVID-19 vaccine record to Apple Wallet and Apple Health on an iPhone with iOS 15.1 or higher, and you can save it to Google Wallet on an Android phone with Android 5 OS or higher. Adding your COVID-19 vaccine record to Google Wallet can only be done from the Walgreens app (version 51.5 or higher) and not from a mobile browser.
- Can I access my family’s COVID-19 vaccine history?
Yes! You can view you and your family’s vaccine history at Walgreens through this link.
To see your family’s vaccine history, you will need to ensure they are added to your account. To do that, follow the steps below:
Log in to your account
Navigate to Manage Family Prescriptions and add a Child or Adult.
Once the Child or Adult is added, you will be able to view their COVID-19 vaccination record on the Manage Family Prescriptions page.
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The FDA approved a single dose of the the updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 65+, along with younger people with certain health conditions. That’s because the newest vaccine targets the most common variant circulating right now.

Yes. Immunity declines over time, and the virus keeps changing. Each season’s vaccine is designed to target the most common variant circulating currently and help protect against serious illness and other complications, such as developing long COVID-19.
Yes. You should get an updated vaccine even if you've already had the disease. Natural immunity after infection exists but is short-term. Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from infection provides added protection against the virus that causes the disease.
Vaccination after recovery makes you less likely to get COVID-19 again. You may consider delaying the dose by up to 3 months but note that timing decisions may vary based on your health status, contact with a loved one at higher risk of illness and rates of COVID-19 in your community.
Yes. While there is no preference for any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine, you can select Pfizer or Moderna when scheduling an appointment.
Vaccine availability varies by Walgreens locations and not all may be available in all areas.
Yes. Paxlovid is an FDA approved oral antiviral used to treat COVID-19. Patients who meet eligibility requirements may be prescribed Paxlovid at select Walgreens locations. It's most effective within 5 days of symptom onset, so don't wait.
For more information about COVID-19 treatment and to see if you're eligible, click here.
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