Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic nationwide
CVS Health is reminding Americans that it is more important than ever to stay current with vaccinations and other routine health care needs. By getting an annual flu shot, ensuring COVID-19 boosters are up to date, and taking other proactive preventative health measures, individuals and families can help protect themselves against seasonal flu and other illnesses and do their part to help protect the overall health of their community.
CVS Health among pharmacies set to expand access to COVID-19 vaccine in Houston
HOUSTON โ If youโre eligible and looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine, youโll be able to schedule an appointment with CVS Health beginning Thursday. Vaccinations at 70 pharmacy locations in Texas, including an undisclosed number in Houston, will begin the next day on Friday. The scheduling system will open on Feb. 11,โ Monica Prinzing with CVS Health Corporate Communications said. Because active stores will change regularly based on vaccine supply, CVS Health will not provide a full list of participating locations,โ Prinzing added. H-E-BAdโH-E-B Pharmacies are prepared to receive new allotments of COVID-19 vaccine at any time from the government.
You can now buy at-home COVID-19 test kits at Randalls pharmacies in the Houston area
HOUSTON โ For those who have had trouble getting tested, you can now get at-home coronavirus testing kits at Randalls pharmacies in the Houston and Austin metro areas. Randalls, in partnership with Phosphorus Diagnostics, will provide at-home coronavirus test kits that test a personโs saliva. The company says patients can typically expect their results back within 72 hours or less from the time the lab receives the test. They must send a representative or choose the home delivery option. Customers are asked to call any local Randalls pharmacy for additional information.