The extra shots come at a time when the U.S. is seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases in certain regions of the country, according to Walgreens.
Since then, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid have encouraged eligible customers sign up for appointments online or through their apps. In some cases, the pharmacies are allowing walk-ins.
It comes at a time when the country is battling an uptick in cases in certain regions of the country, according to the pharmacy giant. "With COVID-19 cases on the rise and vaccine immunity waning over time, older adults and those who are immunocompromised are at an increased risk for severe disease from COVID-19," said Walgreens Chief Medical Officer Kevin Ban.
Likewise, Rite Aid also began administering an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at its pharmacies around the nation.
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