CVS offers updated COVID-19 vaccines and flu vaccines at its Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide. Patients aged six months and older are recommended to get the updated vaccines, ideally in September or October, to protect against current virus variants. CVS accepts walk-ins and also provides an easy-to-use online scheduler for vaccination appointments. Several COVID-19 vaccines including Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax (a non-mRNA option) are available, usually at no cost with most insurance plans. Some CVS locations also offer flu, COVID-19, RSV, shingles, and hepatitis B vaccines. However, as of late August 2025, CVS has restricted COVID-19 vaccine availability in certain states due to regulatory issues. In 13 states and the District of Columbia, vaccines require a prescription from a healthcare provider, and in three states (Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Mexico), CVS does not offer COVID-19 vaccines at all. Availability and appointment scheduling through CVS's online tool in these states remain limited or unavailable. Vaccines and boosters can be scheduled online, and CVS frequently updates which vaccines are available at each location and any applicable eligibility requirements. Walk-ins are welcome at many locations, and MinuteClinic accepts patients as young as 18 months for COVID-19 vaccines. In summary:
- CVS offers multiple COVID-19 vaccines and boosters with updated formulas for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons.
- Vaccines are free with most insurance, can be scheduled online or done walk-in.
- COVID-19 vaccine availability at CVS varies by state, with some requiring prescriptions or no availability due to state laws.
- Flu and other vaccinations are also offered alongside COVID-19 vaccines at CVS and MinuteClinic locations.
This is the latest information about COVID-19 vaccine availability and policy at CVS as of August-September 2025.
