CINCINNATI — Kroger Health said Monday that it has administered its 10 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The healthcare division of The Kroger Co. reached this milestone as the Omicron variant surges across the country, and Kroger Health continues to expand its options for the detection, prevention and treatment of COVID-19. “As Kroger Health reaches
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration reported on Monday that it has granted full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech for their COVID-19 vaccine to be given to Americans as young as 16, clearing the way for a wave of moves that health officials say could reverse a nationwide slowdown in the pace of first
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Customers getting a COVID-19 vaccination at Walgreens will now receive $25 in Walgreens Cash rewards, the company announced Tuesday. The Walgreens Cash rewards will be available immediately following the vaccination for those who have myWalgreens accounts. Individuals without a myWalgreens account can opt to receive a $25 Walgreens gift card following vaccination
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. has started giving a $10 gift card to anyone who completes their COVID-19 vaccination at a Hy-Vee pharmacy or pop-up Hy-Vee vaccination clinic. To qualify, consumers must complete their COVID-19 vaccination between June 1 and November 11, 2021. Free COVID-19 vaccines are available at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is expanding its vaccination efforts, offering shots at a growing number of stores as well as through clinics aimed at underserved communities, educators and its own associates. “As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up and vaccine eligibility widens, Walmart is administering vaccines in more than 3,800 stores and clubs across 48
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. said Wednesday that the COVID-19 vaccine is now available at all of the company’s more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region. This week, Hy-Vee began vaccinating in its eighth state, Wisconsin, through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Prior to expanding into Wisconsin, Hy-Vee was already
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food said Wednesday that all 152 of its in-store pharmacies throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents. Giant had been offering the vaccinations at more than half of its pharmacies before this week, when increased supplies allowed it to expand the service
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy is expanding administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine into Georgia and Tennessee, the company said on Monday. This marks the first time the company is providing COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee and the first time it is providing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Georgia. The vaccine will be
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced that its pharmacies have now administered more than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. “Our pharmacy teams across the country are working diligently in serving our communities during this national effort. We are deeply grateful to our federal partners and local jurisdictions in delivering this important milestone,” said Omer
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it has provided approximately 5 million COVID-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities, in stores and through dedicated clinics. Additionally, the company has completed over 60,000 clinics at long-term care facilities and vaccinated the majority of residents and staff that opted to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from Walgreens. “We’re
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is offering a free $125 Publix gift card to its associates who complete the full COVID-19 vaccination, the company said Friday. To receive the gift card, associates must be currently employed, submit an internal form and proof of vaccination. Although not required, the company is encouraging its associates to get the
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens reported Friday that it has provided more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations across long-term care facilities, as well as additional vulnerable populations prioritized by state and local jurisdictions. Additionally, the company has completed COVID-19 vaccine first-dose clinics in all long-term care facilities that selected Walgreens as a vaccine provider. “COVID-19 has