Immunizations

Prevnar 20 is a vaccine to prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by 20 serotypes of pneumococcus.

Rite Aid and Walgreens on Thursday unveiled expanded hours on the remaining Fridays in June to make getting vaccinated easier.

Vaxelis is a 6 in 1 pediatric combination vaccine.

Moderna's submission is based on a Phase 2/3 study of mRNA-1273 in adolescents age 12 years old to less than age 18 years old in the United States.

NACDS chair Colleen Lindholz and vice chair Brian Nightengale emphasized pharmacies’ continued role in fostering vaccine confidence and ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Tembexa is the first smallpox antiviral approved for all age groups, including infants, and patients who have difficulty swallowing.

The grocer is partnering with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Turner Sports to encourage vaccinations in underserved communities in Atlanta.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores emphasized pharmacy’s central position in the nation’s COVID-19 response in urging Congress not to roll back access and its preparedness achieved during the pandemic.

Moderna's mRNA vaccine is currently on the U.S. market under an emergency use authorization, which was granted by the Food and Drug Administration in December.

The retailer is offering a $10 gift card to those who complete their COVID-19 vaccination at one of its pharmacies or pop-up vaccination clinics.

Kroger’s giveaway, starting next week, will give people who have received their vaccine from Kroger Health a shot at winning one of five $1 million payouts totaling $5 million in cash prizes and a chance to win free groceries for a year.

CVS Health is offering customers, who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through its pharmacies, the opportunity to win prizes through weekly drawings.