Immunizations

The virtual meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will take place Sept. 17.

Flumist Quadrivalent is the only FDA-approved nasal spray flu vaccine.

As the nation continues to combat the COVID-19 virus and emerging variants, it remains more important than ever for Americans to stay current with vaccinations and other critical health-and-wellness needs, the organization said.

CVS Health will require all corporate employees, certain patient-facing workers and pharmacists to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 30.

The efforts from pharmacy organizations follow the Food and Drug Administration recently authorizing the first post-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 emergency use.

Hy-Vee is offering the flu vaccine at more than 275 pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary.

As people return to in-person work, school, travel and social activities, Walgreens is rolling out flu shot availability for all patients age 3 years old and older.