The rollout comes amid swirling concerns about the collision of the COVID-19 pandemic with the flu season, which is expected to strain the health care system.
Patients at both chains will be encouraged but not required to set up an appointment and complete paperwork in advance, both through each company's app or website. They are also required to wear masks during the vaccination and while shopping in the store.
CVS and Walgreens will also disinfect surfaces between every patient to protect people from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people over the age of 6 months get the flu shot. Walgreens administers the shot for anyone over age 4.Looking ahead to potential COVID-19 vaccines, Shah said Walgreens is also prepared to offer them if and when one or more are available.
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