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Both CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® offer a range of vaccines. Schedule an appointment for the option that’s right for you.
Find 15+ vaccines like flu, COVID-19, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), shingles, pneumonia (pneumococcal), hepatitis B and more. Plus, get a $5 off $20 coupon* for the next time you shop at CVS®. Restrictions apply.*
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends maximizing your protection by safely getting your flu shot administered with an updated COVID-19, a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a shingles or another vaccine at the same time.
The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccination for nearly everyone 6 months of age and older, and our pharmacies are able to vaccinate patients as young as 3 years old in some states. Get your flu shot to help reduce your risk of serious complications from the flu, including hospitalization.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine, released on September 12, 2023, more closely targets currently circulating variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine* to help protect against serious illness from COVID-19. Eligible patients can receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after their last dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. CVS® store locations can administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients ages 5 and older.
The CDC recommends that the following adults get one dose of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to provide protection against serious RSV illness:
*This is for adults who have not already received an RSV vaccine.
Women who are 32 through 36 weeks pregnant during September through January are recommended by the CDC to get one dose of maternal RSV vaccine to help protect their babies.
The CDC recommends two doses for two groups:
The CDC recommends this vaccine for:
The CDC recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all infants, all children or adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not been vaccinated, all adults ages 19 through 59 years and adults age 60 years or older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection.
The CDC recommends that the HPV vaccine be administered to individuals as young as nine years old up to those 26 years of age, or if recommended by your health care provider.
The Tdap vaccine can help prevent tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). The CDC recommends that all adolescents receive their first Tdap vaccine, and it highly recommends that they receive it before they become teens, getting that first shot at age 11 or 12. After that dose, they should continue to receive a Tdap vaccine for booster immunization every 10 years.
Are you traveling soon? CVS has the vaccines you may need, such as typhoid, rabies, cholera, Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Check the CDC for recommended vaccines at your specific destination.
The CDC recommends that children get four doses of polio vaccine, each at the following stages: 2 months of age, 4 months, 6 through 18 months, then at ages 4 through 6 years to help protect them from the devastating effects of a polio infection.
The CDC recommends that all 11 to 12 year olds get a MenACWY meningitis vaccine, with a booster dose at 16 years old. Those between 16 through 23 years old also may get a MenB meningitis vaccine. The CDC also recommends a meningococcal vaccination for other children and adults who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease.
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CDC recommends that children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and then getting the second dose at sometime between age 4 and turning 6. Teens and adults should also be up to date on their MMR vaccination.
The CDC recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, adolescents and adults. Children should receive two doses of the vaccine — the first dose between 12 and 15 months old and then the second dose between ages 4 and 6 years old. Call your local CVS® for vaccine availability.
If you plan on traveling to an area where typhoid infections are a concern, this vaccination can help protect you from getting typhoid fever.
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You should consider this vaccination if you plan on spending time in a country where this infection is regularly reported. Call your local CVS for vaccine availability.
Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. If you may have been exposed, talk to your health care provider about whether this vaccination is right for you. Afterward, if you’d like to get vaccinated at your local CVS Pharmacy®, call ahead to check availability.
The CDC recommends a hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated children and teens through 18 years of age and adults at higher risk for getting a hepatitis A infection, as well as those 19 years of age and older who are not at higher risk and seek protection. Call your local CVS for vaccine availability.
The CDC recommends an mpox vaccination for any person at risk for mpox infection. Visit the CDC web page on mpox to learn more. CVS Pharmacy carries Jynneos, a live, non-replicating smallpox and mpox vaccine that’s made using a weakened, live vaccinia virus. The vaccine cannot cause mpox, smallpox or any other infectious disease.
View your vaccination records anytime using your health dashboard. Availability for vaccine records varies by state regulations.*
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Our immunizers are trained and certified, and our pharmacists are available to answer any questions.
Consider a vaccination schedule to help your kids stay protected.
Adult vaccines help protect you and those around you.
Seniors can help support their immunity with routine vaccinations.
Most individuals with diabetes should receive the pneumonia (pneumococcal) vaccine.
Flu vaccines can help prevent chances of another heart attack.
A weakened immune system can make you more vulnerable to infection.
Both CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® offer a range of vaccines. Schedule an appointment for the option that’s right for you.
Many insurance plans will cover vaccinations. To ensure coverage, contact your insurance provider.
Medicare Part B covers preventive care vaccines for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and hepatitis B at no cost. Medicare Part D covers preventive care vaccines for shingles and Tdap at no cost. Certain other vaccines, such as vaccines used for treatment purposes or vaccines not recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), may be covered with cost sharing. Visit Medicare.gov to learn more.
Vaccines go through years of testing as required by law and are continuously monitored for safety and efficacy once licensed and in use. U.S. teams of physicians, scientists and public health experts closely monitor any adverse effects that might occur after a vaccination and respond as necessary, to ensure vaccines are held to the highest safety standards.
Many school systems now require fifth and sixth graders to receive a Tdap immunization. Meningitis vaccinations are also required by some colleges before incoming freshmen are allowed to move into dorms or attend classes. To find out what vaccines are required for your individual situation, please contact your local school district or specific college.
You may experience mild side effects after receiving a vaccine. Most side effects are mild (for example, a sore arm or low-grade fever) and go away within a few days. More information on each vaccination is available on the specific vaccine health pages. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/possible-side-effects.html
There are some people who should not get certain vaccines or should wait to get them due to age, specific health conditions or other factors. It’s always a good idea to discuss with your health care provider the vaccinations you are considering.
Consult with your doctor or other health care provider to determine which vaccines during pregnancy are safe for you and your baby, depending on your age, lifestyle, medical conditions and other factors.
Some recommended vaccines during pregnancy include:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has guidance on the specific timing for when each vaccine is the most useful to protecting you and your baby.
Unvaccinated people can be at risk if exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases. Symptoms and complications of such diseases can be serious and even life-threatening.
Whether you’re looking for flu, pneumonia (pneumococcal), whooping cough or meningitis vaccinations, we can help. CVS offers vaccines for children, adolescents, teens and adults.
Schedule vaccines at CVS in the way most convenient for you:
Or, schedule your vaccine appointment online:
Yes, trained MinuteClinic® providers can administer 15+ vaccinations, including meningitis, TDaP, flu, tetanus, and COVID-19.
A vaccination refers to the process of receiving a vaccine whereas an immunization refers to the process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination.
A preparation that is used to stimulate the body’s immune response against diseases. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-basics.htm
Active immunity results when someone is exposed to a disease organism that triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease. Passive immunity is provided when someone is given antibodies to a disease.
At this time, you may only access your own vaccination records or those of your minor children. Any patient age 18 or older must create their own account on Care.CVS.com to access their vaccination records.
Check your email for the COVID-19 vaccination record if both of the following conditions apply:
A record of the vaccination should have been immediately sent to that address. It would have been sent from Pharmacy@Notification.CVSHealth.com with a subject line of “For Your Records.”
How to add a child to your account:
How to view a child’s records:
If you’re trying to view your minor child’s vaccination record, visit Care.CVS.com
*FOR $5 OFF $20 COUPON: Offer available August 12, 2024, through December 31, 2024, while supplies last. Appointments scheduled online will receive the coupon after vaccination. Limit one per customer per vaccine visit. For vaccines that require multiple doses, the coupon will be given with vaccine series completion. Merchandise coupon redeemable at CVS Pharmacy® and Longs Drugs® for one-time use. Terms and conditions apply. See coupon for details. $5 savings applied to total qualifying minimum purchase of $20 (after other coupons and discounts are applied). Reward cannot be earned in Arkansas, New Jersey or New York. Coupon shall not be issued at MinuteClinic® locations in Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey or New York. In pharmacy locations at Target or Schnucks, eligible patients may receive a coupon to be redeemed in their respective stores.
*FOR VACCINES OFFERED: Availability varies by state based on regulations. This is not an all-inclusive list of who should be vaccinated. Age restrictions apply. Available when a certified immunizer is on duty.
*FOR VACCINATION RECORDS: Availability varies by state based on regulations.
*FOR REWARDS AT THE PHARMACY: You must enroll in the ExtraCare® program and sign the Privacy Authorization to earn ExtraBucks Rewards® for pharmacy activities. You will receive $2 ExtraBucks Rewards when you accumulate 4 credits, up to $50 ExtraBucks Rewards in a calendar year. Rewards at the pharmacy are valid only in the United States and are not available in Arkansas, New Jersey or New York; for any prescriptions transferred to a CVS Pharmacy® in Alabama, Mississippi or Oregon; for any controlled substance prescriptions purchased in Hawaii or Louisiana; or where otherwise prohibited by law. Check terms and conditions for details or ask a CVS® pharmacy team member for a copy.