*Services and availability vary by location. Age and other restrictions may apply. For coverage, consult your health insurance company. Walk-ins welcome as time allows.
The Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Due to the evolving nature of the virus, the CDC recommends receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine to ensure optimal immune protection against serious consequences of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Our pharmacies are ready to administer the vaccine as soon as doses are delivered to our facilities. Access our Vaccine Scheduler to determine whether the updated COVID-19 vaccine is available at a location near you.
What’s the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine?
The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine protects against most common virus strains in circulation.Do I Need an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine?
The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all patients aged 6 months and older. Receiving this season’s COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe illness from COVID-19.Where Can I Get the Updated Vaccine?
Our pharmacies and clinics are prepared to administer the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines as soon as doses are delivered. Access our Vaccine Scheduler to determine whether the updated COVID-19 vaccine is available at a location near you.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following frequently asked questions were created following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The COVID-19 vaccine is updated annually to protect against the most common viral strains that cause severe illness. The updated vaccine is both safe and effective, helping to prevent serious disease, hospitalization, and death. People who are vaccinated usually experience milder and shorter illnesses compared to those who are unvaccinated. It’s important to note that having had COVID-19 in the past does not provide sufficient protection from future infections, so vaccination remains essential for reducing risk.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available to individuals 6 months or older.
For individuals with private health insurance, the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine is covered under the Affordable Care Act.
For individuals with Medicare and/or Medicaid, the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine is covered through the Inflation Reduction Act.
For individuals without private health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine is $180. To save on the vaccine, talk to your pharmacist about the discount cards we accept.
Both vaccines are FDA authorized in the United States and considered safe and effective. The FDA, CDC and ACIP have not declared preference for one vaccine over another. The best vaccine is the first one available to you!
Depending on the area, our pharmacies will administer Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Both vaccines are safe and effective, and there is no preference for one over the other.
For most patients, you are considered “up to date” if you have received the most recent updated dose recommended for you by the CDC.
Our pharmacies are trained and ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccines. As doses are allocated to us, we are administering in accordance with jurisdiction-defined eligibility.
Patients with a weakened immune system are recommended to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because they are most likely to get severely ill and are at a higher risk for prolonged infection. Our pharmacies and clinics are able to provide additional doses to eligible patients.
Novavax is the first COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine that the CDC has recommended for use in the United States. It is a two-dose primary vaccine series for people age 18 years and older who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Protein subunit vaccines like Novavax contain harmless pieces (proteins) of the COVID-19 virus in addition to another ingredient called an adjuvant to help your immune system respond to the virus in the future. mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna teach our cells how to make the protein that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. This immune response produces antibodies and helps protect us from getting sick from the virus in the future.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine provides better immune protection against the currently circulating COVID-19 variant known as the variant XBB.1.5.
Yes, co-administration of vaccines is generally safe, effective and convenient. Side effects from receiving multiple vaccines at the same time are rare and usually mild. For more information, refer to the CDC’s guidelines on receiving multiple vaccines.
Kroger Health offers a wide range of health services, including vaccines, health screenings and more, tailored to meet the needs of your business, community or organization. Visit us at krogerhealth.com or e-mail the team at KHB2B@krogerhealth.com to learn more.
For more frequently asked questions and information, please visit the CDC's COVID-19 vaccination website.
**Available only for patients who received a COVID-19 vaccine at a Kroger Co. Family of Stores Pharmacy.
Other Recommended Vaccines
Are you up to date on all your vaccines? While getting your COVID-19 vaccine, you can also get vaccinated for flu, RSV, pneumonia and more.
Flu Vaccine
It’s recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive a yearly flu vaccine.RSV Vaccine
Pregnant patients (32-36 weeks), adults 60-74 with medical conditions and those 75+ may be eligible.Pneumonia Vaccine
There are 4 types of pneumonia vaccines to help prevent pneumococcal disease.Tools & Resources
†The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by FDA for use in individuals 16 years of age and older. For individuals age 6 months – 15 years old, this product has not been approved or licensed by FDA, but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA, under an EUA to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical product under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner.
The Moderna vaccines have not been approved or licensed by FDA, but have been authorized for emergency use by FDA, under an EUA to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for use in individuals 6 months of age and older; and the emergency use of these products is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical products under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner.
The J&J vaccines have not been approved or licensed by FDA, but have been authorized for emergency use by FDA, under an EUA to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for use in individuals 18 years of age and older; and the emergency use of these products is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical products under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner.
Services and availability vary by location. Pharmacy, Clinic, and Telenutrition services are available in select areas. Access our pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy near you. The Little Clinic practices in the following states only: AZ, KY, OH, TN, CO, IN, GA, KS, VA. Access our clinic locator to find a clinic near you. Telenutrition services where medical nutrition therapy is provided are not available in AK, MT, NJ, NY, SC, WY, or where otherwise prohibited by applicable law. Walk-ins welcome as time allows.