How and to whom do New York pharmacies sell COVID-19 vaccines
'19.03.2021'
Lyudmila Balabay
New York pharmacies are already selling COVID-19 vaccines. They can be used to vaccinate any eligible New Yorker. This list includes all persons over 60 years of age and workers who are important to the life of the city. How pharmacies sell vaccines, the publication told NBC New York.
Due to federal regulations, pharmacies can only offer vaccinations to teachers and people over 60 years of age.
There are tens of thousands of pharmacies in New York State, so making an appointment at a local pharmacy can be the most convenient way to get vaccinated for many people in the region.
Walgreens
How to sign up for a vaccination at Walgreens
Eligible Residents looking to get vaccinated at Walgreens can make an appointment online or call 1-800-925-4733. Currently, the vaccination service is only offered at some of the chain's pharmacies, but in April, vaccinations will be available at more than 9000 Walgreens outlets.
What vaccine can you buy at Walgreens
Now Pfizer and Moderna are available there, and Johnson & Johnson will soon be available in pharmacies.
CVS pharmacies
How to sign up for a vaccination at CVS
New Yorkers wishing to make an appointment for a vaccination at CVS can do so Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses.... The network says the availability of the vaccine at different outlets can change quickly, but its online portal is updated frequently, so the information is up to date there.
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What vaccines are available in CVS pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy currently offers all three FDA-approved vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. The pharmacy says that when making an appointment, patients can see which vaccine is available at each of the pharmacies.
Rite Aid Pharmacies
How to sign up for a vaccination at Rite Aid
You can sign up for a vaccination at Rite Aid on the company's website. Created two portals for making an appointment: one for New York State, the other is for New York City.
The network stressed that it is impossible to make an appointment for vaccination by calling the nearest pharmacy.
What vaccines are sold at Rite Aid
Rite Aid offers Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but only one in every pharmacy. New Yorkers wishing to be vaccinated will not be able to choose a drug.