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Coming soon: Pfizer-BioNTech is expected to receive emergency use expansion for the COVID-19 vaccine to include those 12-15 years old. Check back for more details.
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Depending on the manufacturer, a COVID-19 vaccine can require either one dose or two doses. When you're eligible, you may schedule your first and second doses online. Check back for updates on additional locations as they become available.
Note: If you only need to schedule a second dose because you've already received the first dose, we can help you complete your vaccine.
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About the COVID-19 vaccines
- Currently two types of vaccines are available: mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) vaccine and viral vector (Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen) vaccine.
- All vaccines teach your body how to make antibodies to the spike protein unique to the COVID-19 virus so you are protected against infection.
- Two weeks after your last dose, you will be protected against serious illness caused by COVID-19.
Vaccine side effects
- Minor side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection.
- Common side effects may include pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle and joint pain or chills and fever.
- The vaccine does not contain the virus so it cannot give you COVID-19.
How to prepare for your vaccine
- Prior to your vaccination, make sure you are well rested and hydrated.
- It is not recommended you take over-the-counter medicine such as ibuprofen, aspirin or acetaminophen before vaccination for the purpose of trying to prevent vaccine-related side effects.
- You may take these medications after receiving your vaccine to help with side effects
- Wear a loose-fitting shirt with short sleeves to allow access to your arm.
Guidelines for those fully vaccinated
- You may gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people.
- Also, you no longer need to get tested before or after domestic travel, or to self-quarantine after domestic travel.
- Continue to wear a mask and social distance in public to protect those who have not yet been vaccinated.
- While the risk is low, if you experience symptoms of COVID-19, isolate from others, and contact your health care provider.
We'll help keep you informed about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- The authorized vaccines have been shown to prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19
- mRNA vaccines train our bodies to trigger an immune response to the disease, and don't affect or interact with our DNA in any way
- Vaccine development process was informed by decades of research and large-scale clinical trials with thousands of participants
- They may include pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle and joint pain or chills and fever
- Remember, the vaccine does not contain the virus, so it cannot give you COVID-19
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS Health®?
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS Health®?
- We've administered millions of COVID-19 tests to date
- We have years of experience safely administering vaccines, such as those for flu, shingles and pneumonia
- We offer easy and convenient online scheduling options so you can schedule both required doses at the same time
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS Health®?
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS Health®?
- We've administered millions of COVID-19 tests to date
- We have years of experience safely administering vaccines, such as those for flu, shingles and pneumonia
- We offer easy and convenient online scheduling options so you can schedule both required doses at the same time
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What to expect when getting the COVID-19 vaccine at CVS
View TranscriptGet the details of the steps to schedule and receive your COVID-19 vaccination at a CVS Pharmacy location
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS Health®?
- We've administered millions of COVID-19 tests to date
- We have years of experience safely administering vaccines, such as those for flu, shingles and pneumonia
- We offer easy and convenient online scheduling options so you can schedule both required doses at the same time
Why get the COVID-19 vaccine from CVS Health®?
- We've administered millions of COVID-19 tests to date
- We have years of experience safely administering vaccines, such as those for flu, shingles and pneumonia
- We offer easy and convenient online scheduling options so you can schedule both required doses at the same time
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Please continue to wear your face covering, practice physical distancing and wash your hands frequently to help reduce transmission.
When you're eligible, schedule your first and second doses online or through the CVS Pharmacy app.
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
The FDA and the CDC are confident that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing COVID-19. At this time, the available data suggests that the chance of developing a rare blood disorder – thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) – is very low, and the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks.
For women between the ages of 18 and 49, this adverse event is rare, occurring at a rate of about 7 per 1 million vaccinated women. For women 50 years and older and men of all ages, this adverse event is even more rare. Women younger than 50 should be aware that other COVID-19 vaccines are available where this risk has not been seen.
Patients who receive the Janssen vaccine should monitor for severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain or shortness of breath for 2 weeks after administration.
If experiencing symptoms, patients should contact their healthcare provider.
The Janssen, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are offered in select CVS locations. Find locations and schedule your appointment.
CVS Health immunizers include pharmacists, pharmacy interns and trained pharmacy technicians, as well as other qualified health care professionals depending on each state’s specific regulations. All CVS Health immunizers are certified according to company requirements, trained in the administration of immunizations, and hold an active CPR certification.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to become available are not yet approved for use in young children. The clinical trials conducted to date by Pfizer tested its vaccine’s safety and efficacy in patients 16 years of age and older. Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)’s vaccines were tested in patients 18 years of age and older. Researchers are conducting additional studies on how the vaccines affect younger children. CVS Health is monitoring those trials and will follow the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the age of individuals eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have two doses, with the second dose coming a few weeks after the first. Pfizer-BioNTech’s second dose comes three weeks after the first, and Moderna’s comes four weeks later. The second dose gives people a strong, long-lasting immunity. While these two vaccines include a second dose, the Janssen vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) requires one dose.
At this time, our select CVS Pharmacy locations that are currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible populations have either the Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine - not more than one type at this time. Patients will be able to see which CVS Pharmacy location has which vaccine and appointment availability on cvs.com before scheduling. Depending on which vaccine you receive, you will be prompted to schedule a second dose if needed.
As part of the scheduling process on CVS.com, patients are asked to attest that all information provided during appointment set up is truthful and accurate. Some states will also require the collection of IDs to verify eligibility and we are complying with that requirement. We reserve the right to cancel appointments if it is determined that information provided for establishing eligibility is not truthful.
The COVID-19 vaccine is no cost with insurance or through a federal program for the uninsured.
The FDA has authorized three COVID-19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials. This data demonstrates that the known and potential benefits of this vaccine outweigh the known and potential harms of becoming infected with COVID 19. CVS Health is only administering vaccines that have been authorized for use by the FDA and our COVID-19 vaccination services are being conducted in compliance with CDC guidance for safe delivery of vaccines.
According to the CDC, you may have some side effects following the COVID-19 vaccine, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. Common side effects include pain and swelling on the arm where you got the shot, and fever, chills, tiredness and headache throughout the rest of your body.
CVS Health immunizers are trained in the safe administration of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use by the FDA, including identifying and treating allergic reactions. The vaccination procedures include a patient screening checklist to assess the risk of reaction. All patients are monitored for 15 minutes after administration of the injection, or longer for people with a history of severe allergic reactions. Our immunizers are equipped with appropriate medications, such as epinephrine and antihistamines. Further information on COVID-19 Vaccines and allergic reactions can be found here.
The Federal Pharmacy Partnership, announced last November and activated on February 2, 2021, includes 21 pharmacy chains, including CVS Health. Under this program, pharmacy partners will receive direct distributions of vaccine allowing them to offer COVID-19 vaccines in communities across the country. Patient eligibility for the vaccine is determined by states, with most states prioritizing health care workers, seniors, and certain categories of frontline essential workers in the initial phases.
Following the announcement from President Biden on Tuesday, March 2, CVS Health has aligned with the updated Federal Retail Pharmacy Program guidelines by quickly making appointments available to pre-K through 12 educators and staff and childcare workers on cvs.com in the states where we currently offer COVID-19 vaccines as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program.
The Federal Pharmacy Program is different from the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care that was activated in December. As part of the long-term care partnership, the federal government directly distributes vaccine to CVS Health, Walgreens, and select Managed Health Care Associates pharmacies. Those pharmacies are conducting onsite clinics at more than 75,000 facilities across the country, often delivering vaccines at patients’ bedsides.
On April 27, the CDC updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people including new guidance that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. Read the full guidance.
We’ve aligned with updated Federal Retail Pharmacy Program directive by making appointments available to pre-K through 12 educators and staff and childcare workers in the states where we currently offer COVID-19 vaccines as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
*FOR COVID-19 VACCINE COST: The COVID-19 vaccine is currently available at select CVS Pharmacy® locations and is no cost with most insurance plans or through a federal program for the uninsured.
*FOR WALK-INS: Subject to vaccine availability.
*FOR SIDE EFFECTS: All CVS Health® immunizers will be certified according to company requirements and trained in the administration of immunizations, and will hold an active CPR certification.
*FOR CDC RECOMMENDATIONS AND SOURCING: Learn more about CDC data sources, exclusions and estimates.
*FOR VACCINE ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES: All CVS Health certified immunizers are trained in the administration of vaccines and hold an active CPR certification.