Yes. Walgreens has partnered with the CDC to provide on-site vaccinations to our residents and employees. As of March 19, all of our residents will have been offered both the first and second dose of the Moderna vaccine. 

Regency residents and staff have been offered the Moderna vaccine. 

The vaccines available have been deemed safe and effective by the FDA and are being held to the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standards as all other vaccines in the U.S. COVID-19 vaccines cannot give you the virus and will not alter your DNA.

No. The CDC says getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the safer choice. While scientists are still learning more about the virus, the current advice is that COVID-19 has caused serious illness and death for many, many people and if you get it, you also risk giving it to your loved ones, who may get very sick. 

Most people do not have serious problems after being vaccinated, according to the CDC. Note that your arm may be sore, red, or warm to the touch. These symptoms usually go away on their own. Some people report getting a headache or fever when getting a vaccine. These side effects are a sign that your immune system is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. It’s working and building up protection against disease. 

Yes. Nearly all COVID-19 vaccines being studied in the U.S. require two shots. The first one starts building protection, but everyone will have to have a second one a few weeks later to get the most protection the vaccine can offer. 

Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers will be able to charge an administration fee for giving the shot to someone. Vaccine providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.