COVID-19 vaccine information
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination and answers to many other questions you might have.
We’re with you on this journey
From testing to providing fact-based information to our role as a leading provider of COVID-19 vaccinations, we have been beside you as a trusted resource and you can continue to count on us.
Patients are now able to walk-in to more than 9,800 CVS Pharmacy® locations to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Same-day scheduling, including appointments as soon as one hour from time of scheduling, is also available at CVS.com. The scheduler is also updated throughout the day to account for same-day cancellations.
Throughout the pandemic, we have made COVID-19 testing accessible to thousands of communities nationwide and we are also helping you get vaccinated safely.
We have unmatched experience safely and effectively administering vaccinations. In 2020, we administered nearly 20 million non-COVID-19 vaccinations – this includes more than double the number of flu shots given in 2019.
We also made significant investments in our cold chain distribution capabilities when preparing for the COVID-19 vaccines and ensured our CVS Pharmacy locations are equipped to safely store the vaccines.
Most importantly, our team of experienced health care professionals — including pharmacists, trained pharmacy technicians, and nurses — are skilled at administering vaccinations and are playing a key role in helping vaccinate our community.
FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccine
In this video, Dr. Juliet Nevins, MD, Clinical Solutions Medical Director, CVS Health answers these questions:
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for people who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding?
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Why is it important for pregnant individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccination?
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Why are pregnant individuals at greater risk for severe COVID-19 than non-pregnant people?
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What are possible pregnancy complications if you get COVID-19 during pregnancy?
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What do we know about the effectiveness of vaccination in protecting mom and baby?
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What do we know about the safety of vaccination in pregnant people?
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What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines administered during pregnancy?
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Should I get vaccinated if I plan to breastfeed or if I am actively breastfeeding?
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Do the COVID-19 vaccines have an impact on fertility?
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Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same visit?
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Who can I talk to or what other resources can I review if I have questions?
In this video, Dr. Stephanie Whyte, MD, pediatrician and senior clinical solutions medical director, CVS Health answers these questions:
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Which COVID-19 vaccine is being offered to kids ages 5 to 11?
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Is the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective for kids?
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What are the possible post COVID-19 vaccine side effects we can prep our kids for?
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Is myocarditis or pericarditis a risk for vaccinated children?
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Is it accurate that children are less likely to get severe COVID-19 than vaccinated adults? If true, why then would kids need the vaccine?
- What would you tell concerned parents about the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine?
In this video, Dr. Sree Chaguturu, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark answers these questions:
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Are the two currently FDA-authorized vaccines equally effective?
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Can I choose which vaccine I get?
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Will I still be protected from the virus if I’m late getting the second vaccine dose? What if I don’t get the second dose at all?
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After I get the second dose, how long before the vaccine takes effect?
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The virus continues to mutate; will the vaccine work on new strains?
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How often will I need to get the COVID-19 vaccination?
In this video, Dr. Deborah Johnson-Rothe, M.D., FAAP answers these questions:
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Which poses a greater risk for children? Getting COVID-19 and having long-term effects or the side effects from the vaccine?
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Is the vaccine dosage different for children?
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Is a second shot required?
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Are there different or more severe side effects for children versus adults?
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Will the vaccine cause fertility issues for adolescent or teen girls in the future?
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What are the main reasons parents are deciding to vaccinate their children?
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Do most pediatricians recommend the vaccine?
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Will children need an annual booster shot?
- Are there certain situations in which children should not be getting vaccinated?
We are working in communities to address COVID-19 vaccine education and equity
To address potential inequities related to COVID-19 vaccine access, we have launched a strategy to address COVID-19 vaccine education and equity in vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on Black and Hispanic populations.
Across our businesses, and with our network of community-based leaders and nonprofit organizations, we are working to reach out to patients with the goal of increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates.
We believe we can play an important role educating the communities we serve about the vaccines and helping increase equitable access across the country. In the last two months, 40 percent of the vaccines administered by CVS Health have been to underrepresented communities.
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Program
More information on the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Program, including safety information and information on specific vaccines, can be found on the Centers for Disease Control’s COVID-19 vaccines page.