WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that, following authorization from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on guidance
from the organization's Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices (ACIP), select CVS Pharmacy locations are now offering
the Moderna COVID-19 booster shot to eligible populations beginning
Friday, October 22, in addition to
the previously authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster.
Following are the guidelines set by ACIP and CDC for the Moderna
and Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care
settings should receive a booster shot of Moderna or
Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their
mRNA primary series
- People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions
should receive a booster shot of Moderna or
Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their
mRNA primary series
- People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to
certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster
shot of Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine at least six
months after their mRNA primary series, based on their individual
benefits and risk
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19
exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional
setting may receive a booster shot of Moderna or
Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their
mRNa primary series
The CDC also recommends a booster shot for that patients who
received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine and
are 18 and older were vaccinated two or more months ago. Based on
new guidance provided by the CDC, eligible patients may choose
which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have
a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received,
and others may prefer to get a different booster. The CDC's
recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for
booster shots. For medical guidance around vaccines and
boosters please contact your healthcare provider or visit
www.vaccine.gov.
Patients interested in receiving a COVID-19 booster or their
initial vaccine series are strongly encouraged to make an
appointment at CVS.com or the CVS App to secure
a convenient time and location. Patients may also
conveniently schedule a flu vaccine at the same time as
their COVID-19
vaccine when scheduling on-line. CDC guidance
allows for administration of any of the currently authorized
COVID-19 vaccines at the same time as the flu vaccine.
"The systems we've built and our deep experience in providing
vaccinations allows us to play a leading role in administering
booster shots to eligible populations," said Troyen A. Brennan,
M.D., MPH, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of
CVS Health. "We also remain focused on providing easy and
convenient opportunities for the unvaccinated to receive their
first doses."
When scheduling an appointment on CVS.com, patients will be
asked to provide the manufacturer and date of their last COVID-19
vaccine and will be able to schedule an appointment for a Moderna
or Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose if they have had two previous doses
with the same vaccine at least six months prior, or one dose of the
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
vaccine at least two months prior. Per guidance from the CDC,
patients will be asked to self-attest to their eligibility as
defined by the eligibility guidelines, to help reduce barriers to
access for these select populations.
With the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 booster dose,
more than 9,800 CVS Pharmacy locations are now able to offer
COVID-19 booster shots to eligible populations. Each participating
CVS Pharmacy location is offering either the Pfizer-BioNTech or
Moderna vaccine.
CVS Health has administered more than 34 million COVID-19
vaccines and 32 million COVID-19 tests across the country to date.
The company has played a prominent role in administering third
doses to the immunocompromised and previously authorized booster
shots from other manufacturers and is prepared to expand vaccine
eligibility to ages 5-11 as soon as authorized to do so by public
health agencies.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health
solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach
more people and improve the health of communities across America
through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000
dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians,
pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever
people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's
managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their
medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services
in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health
care system – and their personal health care – by improving access,
lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful
moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.
Media contact
Matthew
Blanchette
401-524-6185
Matthew.Blanchette@cvshealth.com
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