COVID-19
Get Your 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccine at Lewis Drug
The 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine will be available at Lewis Drug pharmacy locations. Our pharmacists take our patient's health seriously and are always happy to answer your questions about the vaccine and the virus. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
What to Bring to Your COVID-19 Vaccination:
- Commercial Insurance card or Medicare card (Red, White and Blue card or Medicare Advantage)
- Allow 15 minutes (in some cases 30 minutes) to be observed after your shot.
- Standard Flu TIV/COVID 2026-2027 Consent Form
- 65+ Flu TIV/COVID 2026-2027 Consent Form
- CONSENTIMIENTO la influenza y/o la vacuna contra el COVID-19 (Spanish FLU/COVID Consent Form
COVID-19 Vaccine Has Been Updated for 2026-2027
All COVID-19 vaccines licensed or authorized in the United States (Moderna, Novavax, and Pfizer-BioNTech) have been updated for the 2026-2027 season. Formulations for 2026-2027 will target the XFG subvariant of the JN.1 coronavirus strain. This change was approved by the FDA in August 2026.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends COVID-19 vaccination for individuals six months and older be a decision made individually with a healthcare provider, emphasizing that the benefits of vaccination are most favorable for those at higher risk for severe disease.
A dose of the 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for for all adults 65 and older, as well as anyone ages 6 months through 64 who has a condition that raises their risk of severe illness or that want to be protected against the virus. Health conditions that may raise the risk of severe illness include asthma, heart, kidney, liver or lung disease, diabetes, obesity, and pregnancy.
Updated 2026-2027 COVID vaccine is expected to be available at your local Lewis Drug pharmacy mid-September 2026. Some vaccine quantities may be limited, please check vaccine.gov or call your local Lewis Drug pharmacy to determine the availability of vaccine at a Lewis Drug near you.
What COVID-19 vaccine does Lewis offer?
Updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines available at Lewis Drug pharmacy locations include: Comirnaty (mRNA Pfizer), Spikevax (mRNA Moderna), mNexspike (mRNA Moderna) and Nuvaxovid (protein-based); pediatric doses for children ages 5 to 11 yrs may be available at select locations. For specific availability, please call your preferred Lewis Drug location, visit the Lewis Drug website (www.lewisdrug.com) to see specific store information or you can visit the vaccines.gov webpage to search for availability at your local Lewis.
Children under the age of 18 will need parent/guardian authorization and they must be present at the vaccination.
Do I need a booster dose?
Individuals aged 65 years and older as well as those immunocompromised by disease or medication use, are recommended to recieve a 2nd dose of the 2026-2027 COVID-19 formula 6 months after the first dose, due to the higher risk of infection in these groups.
There is no preferential recommendation for the use of any one COVID-19 vaccine over another when more than one recommended and age-appropriate vaccine is available.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine free?
COVID-19 vaccine is no longer supplied by the US Government. Most, if not all insurance plans will cover the vaccine. Please bring your insurance card to your vaccination
Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?
2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines are approved for those 6 months and older with some restrictions.
Select Lewis Drug locations may have vaccine available for patients as young as 5 years of age; it is advised to call your chosen pharmacy to inquire on vaccine availability for this age group. Patients younger than 5 years of age should visit their pediatrician or health care provider to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Children under the age of 18 will need parent/guardian authorization and they must be present at the vaccination.
It is recommended that individuals aged 65 years and older as well as those immunocompromised by disease or medication use, receive a 2nd dose of the 2026-2027 COVID-19 formula 6 months after the first dose, due to the higher risk of infection in these groups.
Do I need an appointment?
Most of our locations welcome walk-ins between 10am and 4pm; however scheduling an appointment may be beneficial to decrease your wait time. If you would like to schedule an appointment or confirm specific manufacturer availability at your local Lewis Drug Pharmacy, please call and speak with an associate.
Which Lewis Drug Pharmacy locations are offering the COVID-19 Vaccine?
All but a select few are offering the vaccination. Before you go, call your pharmacy for availability or check the vaccine.gov website to confirm.
Please note, Lewis Drug updates this website as information is released, if differing information is noted, please refer to CDC guidelines and recommendations at cdc.gov
Site updated August 28, 2026