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Americans To Have Easier Access To Vaccination Through Local Pharmacies
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - As part of the Biden Administration s National Strategy to expand equitable access to COVID vaccines for the American public starting next week, those eligible for the vaccine will have the opportunity to be vaccinated at select pharmacies across the country through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination.
Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 coordinator, announced that as the first phase of this program launches, more than 40,000 retail pharmacies nationwide will receive limited vaccine supply to vaccinate priority groups at no cost. The initial shipment of 1 million doses will be distributed to 6,500 stores starting February 11.
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The US government authorized thousands of pharmacies to distribute coronavirus vaccines.
The program is set to begin on February 11 with 1 million total doses per week.
Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens are among the chains set to vaccinate people at no charge.
Coronavirus vaccines will soon be available at US pharmacies with the rollout of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination, the White House announced on Tuesday.
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CVS confirms it will soon give COVID vaccinations in-store in these Texas cities, including Houston
Other pharmacies will also offer vaccinations after the White House s announcement on Tuesday. You can sign up as long as you are in Phase 1A or 1B. Author: Doug Delony Updated: 8:37 AM CST February 3, 2021
HOUSTON There s big news from CVS pharmacies on Tuesday as the chain prepares to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in-store at locations across the State of Texas, including the Houston area.
The company said it will first offer vaccinations at
70 locations in Texas, including select stores in Abilene, Amarillo, Beaumont, Brownsville, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Midland, Plano, San Antonio and Waco. As more doses become available, more stores will offer the vaccinations.