CVS and Walgreens begin COVID-19 vaccinations in California: What you need to know

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COVID-19 vaccines at CVS, Walgreens and other pharmacies in Southern California are appointment-only

or through the CVS Pharmacy smartphone app. Those without internet access can call 746-7287. CVS asks people not to contact individual pharmacies.

If it’s your first dose, you’ll schedule appointments for your first and second dose at the same time. You’ll receive a vaccination card that notes which vaccine you received and when you need to return. The pharmacy will also keep track of which dose you receive so you get the same second dose.Appointments will probably fill up quickly, but new appointments will be added daily, CVS said.

Each pharmacy will receive only Pfizer or Moderna based on availability. But after more pharmacies are able to offer the vaccine, patients will be able to see the type of vaccine each pharmacy offers before making an appointment. When you arrive for your appointment, staffers will ask for an insurance card, valid Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID number. The CVS website says that the vaccine will not cost you anything, but CVS will bill your insurance or the federal government for reimbursement.CVS says its goal is to offer vaccines in nearly all of its 9,900 pharmacies once there is enough supply.

Walgreens also plans to begin vaccinations in stores on Friday in Riverside, Contra Costa and Placer counties. Appointments can be made through Walgreens’ scheduler at

 

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Don't follow the socialist protocol get all who show billhandelshow la city different then county what's up with that? No one should be turned away johnandkenshow

When have Californians done any of those things you mentioned? Nothing was ever enforced.

Imagine hundreds lining up at the corner CVS store in busy neighborhoods trying to maintain distance. Make an appointment? Will they be prepared?

Where in the heck they will open vaccination for everyone. Are you kidding us with all these announcements and no vaccines for everyone 🙄?

Great .

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