CVS, Walgreens, Albertsons now offering second COVID-19 booster shots

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CVS, Walgreens, Albertsons now offering second COVID-19 booster shots
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Several drugstore chains across the U.S. now say they are offering second COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals.

beginning Friday, April 1, or walk in to pharmacies and roll up their sleeves for the fourth time. They must provide their date of birth as well as indicate the make and date of their last COVID-19 shot.

Walgreens said it's making the second booster shots available as COVID-19 positivity rates in parts of the U.S. edge up, with the BA.2 subvariant accounting for nearly 70% of all positive cases. CVS Pharmacy also said eligible individuals can get their second booster shots in stores, either by scheduling an appointment online or simply walking into pharmacy locations. A spokesperson noted that availability of boosters is subject to local demand.

Grocery chain Albertsons is also offering second-round boosted doses of the Pfizer and Moderna. Eligible individuals can schedule appointments online or in stores.

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