Meijer preps to administer COVID-19 booster shots

As rules for COVID-19 booster shots become available, Meijer is setting a plan in motion to help eligible individuals.

Recently, the retailer shared that it has begun preparations to administer booster shots to those who are eligible, regardless of where they received their original vaccine series.

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“We’ve come a long way these past 18 months, but in order to continue on that path and maintain our healthy communities, we encourage everyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 booster,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer. “Our Pharmacy Team worked diligently to vaccinate a very large number of people in a relatively short amount of time and is preparing to administer boosters for those who are eligible to take that next step.”

Those who are eligible and received their original vaccination from Meijer will be sent a text before their timeframe to schedule their booster appointment.

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All other parties can text COVID to 75049 to schedule an appointment to walk into any Meijer pharmacy.

“We know that thousands of people are eligible now, including those who received their initial vaccine series at clinics that no longer exist, so we want to make it easy for patients to schedule their booster dose when it works for them,” said Jackie Morse, Meijer vice president of pharmacy. “Regardless of where you received your original vaccination, it’s important to know that our teams are here for you.”