You’re likely start to see more COVID vaccination sites popping up in your area thanks to the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, a collaboration between the federal government, states, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CVS partnered with the program to get approximately 250,000 vaccine doses from the government. The company plans to expand to additional states and stores as more vaccines are produced, aiming to administer 20 to 25 million shots per month. Part of the challenge with the vaccine rollout up until this point has been that Americans aren’t accustomed to going to clinics or hospitals to receive their shots; providing vaccinations at local pharmacies should make the rollout smoother, as is the White House’s goal. “Millions of Americans turn to their local pharmacies every day for their medicines, flu shots, and much more,” White House COVID response coordinator Jeff Zients said at a Feb. 2 press briefing, as CNN reports. “Pharmacies are readily accessible in most communities, with most Americans living within five miles of a pharmacy.” In a statement, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVS Health Karen S. Lynch said: “Our presence in communities across the country makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner.” Read on to see if you might be able to get vaccinated at your local CVS, and for more places to get the shot, If You Live in These States, You Can Now Get Vaccinated at Walmart. Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 100 Number of doses available: 81,900 And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 12 Number of doses available: 6,800 Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 7 Number of doses available: 4,400ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 18 Number of doses available: 11,000 Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 18 Number of doses available: 21,600 Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 27 Number of doses available: 19,900 Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 32 Number of doses available: 20,600 And for more vaccine news you need to know, You Should Never Do This After Getting the COVID Vaccine, Officials Say. Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 4 Number of doses available: 3,400 Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 17 Number of doses available: 15,300 Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 70 Number of doses available: 38,000 And for more on vaccine safety, If You Take These OTC Meds, You Have to Stop Before Getting the Vaccine. Number of CVS locations that will have the vaccine: 28 Number of doses available: 26,000 And if you’re struggling to get a time slot for your shot, check out Dr. Fauci Says You’ll Easily Get a Vaccine Appointment After This Date
