Immunizations

The Department of Health and Human Services’ assistant secretary for health, Admiral Brett Giroir, received his flu vaccination at a Harris Teeter pharmacy and stressed the importance of getting a flu shot amid the pandemic.

Shipt Shoppers can obtain an online voucher for a free flu shot at any of the nearly 10,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, including CVS Pharmacy inside Target.

The new program is aimed at preparing state-licensed immunizing pharmacists to meet the education requirements to administer vaccinations to children age 3 to 18 years old.

Childhood vaccinations now are available at more than 270 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations in eight states.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ flu vaccine message will air in Washington, D.C., on presidential debate day and debate reaction day.

More than 4,000 community pharmacies are immunizing this year.

The administration plans to use McKesson as its main distributor for a COVID-19 vaccine, which will be transported to distribution sites within 24 hours after the FDA grants an EU or approval.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will be highly visible at the National Conference of State Legislatures Base Camp 2020, a new online experience that takes place from Sept. 15 to 17.