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CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® now offering updated flu vaccines nationwide

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  • CVS Health announced that updated 2026-2027 flu vaccines are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide.
  • A CVS Health-commissioned survey found that 63% of Americans plan to receive a flu vaccine this season, matching the 63% figure from 2025.
  • 68% of consumers intending to get vaccinated plan to do so by the end of October.
  • Primary motivators for vaccination include habit (39% get vaccinated annually) and personal protection (37% aim to protect health or family).
  • 43% of consumers plan to get vaccinated at a retail pharmacy, while 34% prefer a doctor's office.
  • The CDC recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone aged six months and older, with September and October being ideal timing.
  • Participating CVS Pharmacy locations offer combination testing for Influenza A, Influenza B, and COVID-19 with a single swab.
  • In states where pharmacists are authorized to test and treat, patients can receive assessments and treatment recommendations for flu and COVID-19 during the same visit.
  • Authorized states for pharmacist testing and treatment include California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
  • MinuteClinic offers testing for Influenza A, Influenza B, and COVID-19 in all clinic locations.
  • Vaccination appointments are available seven days a week at CVS Pharmacy (including those inside Target stores) and MinuteClinic.
  • Patients can schedule appointments online via CVS.com, MinuteClinic.com, or the CVS Health app.
  • The online scheduler allows booking for up to four people simultaneously to receive multiple CDC-recommended vaccinations in one visit.
  • CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic offer more than 15 commonly recommended vaccinations throughout the year.
  • Patients receiving a CDC-recommended vaccine at CVS Pharmacy get a $5 off $20 coupon for in-store purchases, valid from August 10, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
  • Most preventive vaccines are available at no cost through many insurance plans, including Medicare Part B coverage for eligible vaccines.
  • CVS Health reported having approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, over 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics, and a pharmacy benefits manager with 87 million plan members as of June 30, 2026.