Stop & Shops To Offer Coronavirus Vaccines In Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Another retail outlet will be doling out coronavirus vaccines to the public in the Hudson Valley.

Stop & Shop announced Thursday that all its New York pharmacy locations in Westchester, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties have begun to administer either the two-dose Moderna coronavirus vaccination or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Officials said that availability of the Moderna or J&J shots varies by store and is determined by the state.

Customers in the Hudson Valley can visit Stop & Shop's website to determine eligibility and find out if appointments are available at their local Stop & Shop Pharmacy location. Customers should not visit or call the supermarket for vaccine updates or appointments.

Katie Thronell, director of pharmacy operations at Stop & Shop, said the supermarket chain is proud to continue to do its part in the fight against the coronavirus.

"Being an early provider of the vaccine demonstrates our commitment to being a trusted health resource within our local communities across New York," she said.

"We are excited to continue helping members of the community protect themselves against COVID-19 while providing a safe shopping experience for your family's everyday grocery and pharmacy needs," Thronell said.

Stop & Shop is only approved to vaccinate customers 30 and older, teachers and school faculty and those with documented health conditions who live, work or study in New York. Full eligibility criteria can be viewed on Stop & Shop’s COVID-19 Vaccine page.

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

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