Appointments can be made online and walk-in appointments
available
PHILADELPHIA, March 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) today
announced it will begin administering a second booster of the mRNA
Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals,
following approval by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Individuals aged 50 and older and certain immunocompromised
individuals aged 12 and older may receive a second booster at
least four months after their first booster. Eligible adults who
received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson &
Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago may
also receive a second booster dose using an mRNA vaccine.
Beginning today, eligible customers may walk in immediately or
schedule an appointment at www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/scheduler. Flu
and other vaccines are also available in-store and can be scheduled
via the online scheduling tool. Customers may receive their second
booster dose at Rite Aid regardless of where they received their
primary series or first booster.
"Vaccination is critical in the continued fight against
COVID-19, and as a proud partner in the Federal Retail Pharmacy
Program, Rite Aid is committed to doing our part to help keep our
communities healthy," said Karen
Staniforth, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Rite Aid. "To date,
Rite Aid has administered over 15 million COVID-19 vaccinations and
encourages anyone who hasn't received their primary vaccination
series to do so, and to get their booster shots when eligible."
About Rite Aid Corporation
As the trusted, everyday
care connector, Rite Aid drives lower health care costs through
better coordination, stronger engagement, and personalized services
that help you achieve whole health for life. We provide an array of
whole being health products and services for the entire family
through approximately 2,450 retail pharmacy locations across 17
states. Through Elixir, we provide pharmacy benefits and services
to millions of members nationwide. For more information, visit
www.riteaid.com.
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