Rite Aid announced that scheduling is now available for eligible customers seeking the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations and at Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest. Appointments are available beginning on September 22. The updated COVID-19 vaccine provides enhanced protection against currently circulating variants of COVID-19.

The vaccine is recommended for individuals six months and older. An updated COVID-19 vaccine is needed for those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past two months, according to the CDC. Rite Aid pharmacists are trained to immunize customers ages three and older.

Other immunizations, including the flu vaccine, can also be scheduled via the online scheduling tool. Both the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations can be administered during the same appointment.