Stop & Shop Secures Pfizer Vaccines For Some Connecticut Stores

CONNECTICUT — Stop & Shop, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced Monday that select pharmacy locations across the Northeast are now offering Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in addition to existing supply of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

Moderna and J&J have been available in Stop & Shop Pharmacy locations since January.

On May 12, 2021, the CDC authorized expanded use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 12 and older, and United States PREP Acts authorizes Stop & Shop's qualified pharmacists to administer vaccines to this expanded age group.

In addition to the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, customers can now walk in or schedule an appointment on Stop & Shop’s website to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at select locations, though availability for walk-ins will be determined by store supply levels.

Stop & Shop now has 250 pharmacy locations are currently offering Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine availability varies by store, and customers should visit the Stop & Shop COVID-19 website at www.stopandshop.com/covid-vaccine for information on specific vaccine availability near them.

"Stop & Shop has been proud to support our communities throughout the pandemic, most recently by administering the COVID-19 vaccine," said Katie Thornell, director of pharmacy operations at Stop & Shop. "We are excited to begin providing the Pfizer vaccine to our customers as young as twelve years of age to help protect members of the community against COVID-19."

Written consent from a parent or guardian is required for a trained and trusted Stop & Shop pharmacist to administer the Pfizer vaccine to anyone aged 12 to 18. Additionally, Stop & Shop will require patients under 16 to be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative to be vaccinated.

In December, Stop & Shop announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to be among the first COVID-19 vaccine providers, making the shot available to its customers across the Northeast.

The coronavirus vaccine is being administered at no out-of-pocket cost.

During immunization, customers will be required to wear PPE and pharmacists will be equipped with masks, gloves, and face shields. The pharmacy team utilizes the same thorough disinfection protocols for all patients, disinfecting and sanitizing between each patient to ensure the health & safety for all patients.

To find your nearest Stop & Shop pharmacy, visit www.stopandshop.com/pharmacy.

For more information on Stop & Shop’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.stopandshop.com/covid-vaccine.