Covid-19 Vaccine Availability by State & FAQS

COVID-19 Vaccine† Availability

Our family of pharmacies and licensed healthcare professionals are partnering with federal and state agencies to deliver one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine per week across our pharmacies, clinics and off-site vaccination events. Learn more here.

This page will be regularly updated with information on vaccine availability and eligibility by state. Please check back often for new locations and updated eligibility criteria.

Information last updated 4/13/2021 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

In accordance with CDC and FDA guidance issued out of an abundance of caution, we have paused administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer and Moderna 2-dose vaccines remain available.

Alabama

Alabama

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Alabama

Alabama

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Alaska

Alaska

  • Our Fred Meyer pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ living or working in Alaska. 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Alaska

Alaska

  • Our Fred Meyer pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ living or working in Alaska. 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Arizona

Arizona

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Arizona

Arizona

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Arkansas

Arkansas

  • Select pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
Arkansas

Arkansas

  • Select pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
California

California

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Healthcare workers, long-term care residents, individuals 50+, sector populations (Food/Agriculture, Education/Childcare, Emergency Services), individuals 16+ with underlying conditions and disabilities, janitorial/custodial service workers, maintenance services workers, transportation/logistics workers, and people in congregate living spaces; San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara County individuals 16+ are eligible (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine, and the Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18), learn more about County Guidelines here
    Note: Residents must reside or work in the county they are receiving vaccines, per local public health regulations
  • Check appointment availability
    Note: Patients who received their first dose of COVID vaccine from Ralphs will be assigned a second dose appointment
California

California

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Healthcare workers, long-term care residents, individuals 50+, sector populations (Food/Agriculture, Education/Childcare, Emergency Services), individuals 16+ with underlying conditions and disabilities, janitorial/custodial service workers, maintenance services workers, transportation/logistics workers, and people in congregate living spaces; San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara County individuals 16+ are eligible (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine, and the Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18), learn more about County Guidelines here
    Note: Residents must reside or work in the county they are receiving vaccines, per local public health regulations
  • Check appointment availability
    Note: Patients who received their first dose of COVID vaccine from Ralphs will be assigned a second dose appointment
Colorado

Colorado

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18, per state guidelines
Colorado

Colorado

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18, per state guidelines
Delaware

Delaware

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
  • Check appointment availability
Delaware

Delaware

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
  • Check appointment availability
District of Columbia

District of Columbia

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Healthcare workers, individuals 65+, long-term care facilities' staff and residents, individuals with a qualifying medical condition, and members of an eligible workforce as defined per territory guidelines
  • Check appointment availability
District of Columbia

District of Columbia

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Healthcare workers, individuals 65+, long-term care facilities' staff and residents, individuals with a qualifying medical condition, and members of an eligible workforce as defined per territory guidelines
  • Check appointment availability
Florida

Florida

Florida

Florida

Georgia

Georgia

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ living or working in Georgia. 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
Georgia

Georgia

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ living or working in Georgia. 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
Idaho

Idaho

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Idaho

Idaho

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)

Illinois

  • Mariano’s pharmacies will dedicate two hours of each day (Mon-Sat) exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Illinois residents 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.

Illinois

  • Mariano’s pharmacies will dedicate two hours of each day (Mon-Sat) exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Illinois residents 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.

Indiana

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.

Indiana

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Kansas

Kansas

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Kansas

Kansas

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Kentucky

Kentucky

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability (For regional clinic sites, search for KY Horse Park, Bowling Green, Covington, Frankfort)
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Kentucky

Kentucky

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability (For regional clinic sites, search for KY Horse Park, Bowling Green, Covington, Frankfort)
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Louisiana

Louisiana

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
  • Check appointment availability
Louisiana

Louisiana

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
  • Check appointment availability
Maryland

Maryland

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
  • Check appointment availability
Maryland

Maryland

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
  • Check appointment availability
Michigan

Michigan

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
  • Check appointment availability
Michigan

Michigan

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
  • Check appointment availability
Mississippi

Mississippi

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ living or working in Mississippi. 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Mississippi

Mississippi

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ living or working in Mississippi. 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Missouri

Missouri

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Check appointment availability
Missouri

Missouri

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Check appointment availability
Montana

Montana

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Montana

Montana

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Nebraska

Nebraska

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Check appointment availability
Nebraska

Nebraska

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Check appointment availability
Nevada

Nevada

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Nevada

Nevada

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
New Mexico

New Mexico

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Register for the vaccine here
New Mexico

New Mexico

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Register for the vaccine here
North Carolina

North Carolina

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Check appointment availability
North Carolina

North Carolina

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
  • Check appointment availability
Ohio

Ohio

  • Ohio Kroger pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • For Cincinnati and Columbus pop-up mass vaccination clinics, search for zip code 45207 (Cintas Center – Open to Public) OR zip code 43210 (St. John Arena – Lane Ave Entrance – Open to Public)
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Ohio

Ohio

  • Ohio Kroger pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • For Cincinnati and Columbus pop-up mass vaccination clinics, search for zip code 45207 (Cintas Center – Open to Public) OR zip code 43210 (St. John Arena – Lane Ave Entrance – Open to Public)
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Oregon

Oregon

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Frontline workers as defined by CDC, individuals living in a multigenerational household (people from three or more generations live, such as a home where an elder lives with a parent and grandchild; or an individual or individuals residing with and caring for a relative who is not their own child (for example, a grandchild, niece, or nephew), and individuals 16+ with one or more underlying health conditions with increased risk, per state guidelines
  • Check appointment availability
Oregon

Oregon

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Frontline workers as defined by CDC, individuals living in a multigenerational household (people from three or more generations live, such as a home where an elder lives with a parent and grandchild; or an individual or individuals residing with and caring for a relative who is not their own child (for example, a grandchild, niece, or nephew), and individuals 16+ with one or more underlying health conditions with increased risk, per state guidelines
  • Check appointment availability
South Carolina

South Carolina

  • Select pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
South Carolina

South Carolina

  • Select pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18.
Tennessee

Tennessee

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18), per the TN Department of Health
Tennessee

Tennessee

  • Our pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18), per the TN Department of Health
iTexas

Texas

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
iTexas

Texas

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
Utah

Utah

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
Utah

Utah

  • Our pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+; 16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18
Virginia

Virginia

  • Select pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: healthcare personnel, individuals 65+, individuals who are 16+ with high-risk medical conditions, and school staff and childcare workers (pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade, Childcare centers, family childcare providers, Head Start and Early Head Start), and frontline essential workers (police, fire, hazmat, corrections and homeless shelters, food and agriculture (including veterinarians), manufacturing, grocery stores (including farmers’ market food vendors), public transit (including rideshare drivers), mail carriers (USPS and private), officials needed to maintain continuity of government (including judges and public facing judicial workers), clergy/faith leaders, and janitorial/cleaning), per state guidelines
Virginia

Virginia

  • Select pharmacies and clinics will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: healthcare personnel, individuals 65+, individuals who are 16+ with high-risk medical conditions, and school staff and childcare workers (pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade, Childcare centers, family childcare providers, Head Start and Early Head Start), and frontline essential workers (police, fire, hazmat, corrections and homeless shelters, food and agriculture (including veterinarians), manufacturing, grocery stores (including farmers’ market food vendors), public transit (including rideshare drivers), mail carriers (USPS and private), officials needed to maintain continuity of government (including judges and public facing judicial workers), clergy/faith leaders, and janitorial/cleaning), per state guidelines
Washington

Washington

  • Our Fred Meyer and QFC pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Healthcare workers and first responders at high risk for COVID-19, individuals who live or work in long-term care settings, individuals 60+, individuals 50+ and older who live in multigenerational housing, individuals 16+ with 2 or more underlying conditions or comorbidities, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educators and school staff, and childcare workers, high-risk critical workers (in agriculture, fishing vessel crews, food processing, grocery store/food bank, corrections/prisons/jails/detention centers, court of law, public transit, and remaining first responders), people in congregate living (correctional facilities, centers for those experiencing homeless to receive services or live, and group homes for people with disabilities), and individuals 16+ who are pregnant or have a disability that puts them at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness, per state guidelines
Washington

Washington

  • Our Fred Meyer and QFC pharmacies will dedicate an hour of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Healthcare workers and first responders at high risk for COVID-19, individuals who live or work in long-term care settings, individuals 60+, individuals 50+ and older who live in multigenerational housing, individuals 16+ with 2 or more underlying conditions or comorbidities, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educators and school staff, and childcare workers, high-risk critical workers (in agriculture, fishing vessel crews, food processing, grocery store/food bank, corrections/prisons/jails/detention centers, court of law, public transit, and remaining first responders), people in congregate living (correctional facilities, centers for those experiencing homeless to receive services or live, and group homes for people with disabilities), and individuals 16+ who are pregnant or have a disability that puts them at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness, per state guidelines
West Virginia

West Virginia

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
  • Check appointment availability
West Virginia

West Virginia

  • Available in select locations
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
  • Check appointment availability
Wisconsin

Wisconsin

  • Our Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market, and Roundy’s pharmacies will dedicate up to two hours of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Wisconsin

Wisconsin

  • Our Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market, and Roundy’s pharmacies will dedicate up to two hours of each day exclusively to offer COVID-19 vaccines, check appointment availability
  • Current eligibility: Individuals 16+ (16 is the lowest age authorized by the FDA for use of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone over 18)
Wyoming

Wyoming

Wyoming

Wyoming

COVID-19 Vaccine† FAQs

    All Kroger Health pharmacies and clinics will administer vaccine in accordance with jurisdiction-defined eligibility. Each of the 64 jurisdictions define their own allocation plan and priority.

    All three vaccines authorized in the United States are safe and effective. They cannot be compared because the vaccines have not been studied in head-to-head comparisons or trials. Additionally, the clinical trials for each vaccine occurred in different circumstances that may have influenced the trial outcomes like geography, points in time, and variant circulations. 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, Kroger Health pharmacies and clinics will administer Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and/or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. All three vaccines are safe and effective, and there is no preference for one product over another.

    The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose to complete the vaccine series, but the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines require two doses. The first shot starts building protection and the second shot strengthens the immune response.

    Kroger Health pharmacies and clinics 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.

    Each jurisdiction will progress through the following Phases, with additional tiering within some phases:

    • Phase 1A: limited doses available for persons in healthcare settings (primarily long-term care facilities)
    • Phase 1B: limited doses available for frontline essential workers (definition varies) & age 75 years and older
    • Phase 1C: limited doses available for essential workers, persons aged 65-74 years, and persons age 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions
    • Phase 2: large number of doses available for “critical population” defined as healthcare personnel, non-healthcare essential workers, adults with high-risk medical conditions, and people age 65 years and older
    • Phase 3: shift to routine vaccination strategy for remaining critical population and the general population

For more COVID-19 related FAQs and information, please visit the CDC's website here.

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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.