Face masks will be required for both vaccine recipients and the pharmacy team members administering the shot, while team members will also be required to don face masks as well. If you're concerned about venturing out into public to receive your flu vaccine during this time, it's important to note that Walgreens has implemented several safety measures to help keep patients safe. Most Walgreens stores will administer flu shots to anyone over the age of 4, but age restrictions can vary by state. The CDC recommends that everyone over 6 months of age receive a flu vaccine. You can make an appointment to get your vaccine in the Walgreens app or online, but flu shots are also available on a walk-in basis as well. It takes about two weeks to develop the antibodies to fight the flu after getting your flu shot, so it’s important for patients to get it - particularly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - to best protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities."Ĭurrently, Walgreens is offering flu shots daily at all of their nearly 9,100 locations across the nation. Kevin Ban, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Walgreens tells Romper via email, "We recommend our patients talk to their pharmacist or healthcare provider about what’s right for them. Flu vaccine prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related visits to the doctor each year." It truly is your best bet in protecting yourself from influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, "Each year thousands of people in the United States die from flu, and many more are hospitalized. To meet increased demands during this time, Walgreens has worked closely with vaccine manufacturers to ensure that flu shots are readily available and accessible to the public. In May, Reuters reported that 60% of adults in the United States plan to get a flu vaccine this year. In fact, Walgreens has flu shots already, and this year, they're taking plenty of precautions to ensure that you and your family can stay safe and be protected.Įspecially in the face of a global pandemic, putting your family's health first should be top priority - and that includes getting your annual flu shot. But, it is definitely that time of year again. With so much focus lately on the possibilities of a new vaccine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, getting a seasonal flu shot might not have even crossed your mind yet.
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