Pharmacy CVS expects to receive 38,000 doses across the state and plans to manage a portion of that supply in select stores in Houston. Specific locations have not yet been listed.
Local district leader for CVS Health, Akash Patel, said his team is ready for the next phase of the federal vaccine launch.
“Across the state of Texas, we are receiving thousands of doses per week. We give the first initial dose to ensure that the patient has the opportunity to receive the second dose,” said Patel.
Patel said the CVS Health team also considered the sites based on their size and whether it is suitable for providing vaccination incorporating social distance. Anyone who makes an appointment for the CVS Pharmacy will have to enter the store to receive the injection.
“As for the specific locations chosen, they were based on population density and demographics, including the CDC’s social vulnerability index, with the aim of reaching the most needy populations,” explained Patel.
He said that as more vaccines become available, more pharmacies will be able to schedule available appointments.
HEB and Good Neighbor Pharmacy recognize that their pharmacies are on the list to receive doses for distribution next week in Texas, but did not have a specific time frame or locations available.
HEB Houston public relations director Lisa Helfman sent the following statement on Friday afternoon:
“We are happy to be included in the federal vaccine program COVID-19. Pending further guidance, we encourage our customers to check the vaccine.heb.com for updates on availability on a regular basis.”
Below is a list to find out more about the four pharmacies that anticipate vaccine doses across the state next week.
HEB and good neighborhood pharmacy:
Consultations will be opened when stores receive doses of the vaccine. Further details are expected in the week of February 8.
You can find more information on the Good Neighbor Pharmacy website or on the HEB vaccine page. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, HEB has also provided a hotline. You can call 1-800-811-8620 from 8 am to 4 pm
Pharmacy Walmart:
Selected Walmart Pharmacy locations in Texas plan to start administering the vaccine as soon as doses are available. In an announcement published this week, the company said it expected to receive the last batch of doses to arrive at the end of next week.
A list of local Walmart and Sam’s Club locations has not yet been provided.
Walmart will schedule online appointments only for the time being and based on the number of seats in the limited offer received.
Pharmacy CVS:
To apply through a designated CVS Pharmacy location, those in Group 1A and 1B must first register online, through the CVS website or the application. You can do this starting next Thursday, February 11th.
Appointments are scheduled to start on Friday, February 12. Depending on when shipments arrive at local stores, people may receive their first dose next Friday.
If you do not have access to a computer, you can also register by calling the CVS pharmacy customer service line, 1-800-746-7287.
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