Health & Fitness

Looking For A COVID-19 Vaccine? Here's How To Get One Near You

For those who haven?t yet received the COVID-19 vaccine and would like to, GoodRx can help you find an appointment at a site near you.

If you haven?t received the COVID-19 vaccine and you?re looking to protect yourself from the new delta variant, GoodRx can help you find an appointment near you.
If you haven?t received the COVID-19 vaccine and you?re looking to protect yourself from the new delta variant, GoodRx can help you find an appointment near you. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the delta variant, a new COVID-19 variant that is considered to be the most contagious and risky variant since the start of the pandemic. This is due to the fact that it can spread more easily, it appears to cause more serious illness and it?s slightly more resistant to existing vaccines.

While no vaccine is 100 percent effective, the best way to protect yourself against the delta variant ? and COVID-19 in general ? is to get vaccinated. Vaccination can help decrease the chances of infection, prevent serious illness if you do get infected and reduce the possibility of more dangerous variants developing in the future.

If you haven?t yet received a COVID-19 vaccination and you would like one, GoodRx can offer some clarity and assistance on where and when you can get your vaccination.

As the leading resource in health care savings, GoodRx has been collecting vaccine inventory and appointments from thousands of sites across the country. It has compiled this useful information into an easy-to-use resource guide to help you find a vaccination site near you.

While GoodRx cannot distribute vaccines or make your appointment for you, they have made it easy to browse your state and request an appointment, as well as help you understand what to expect after you receive the vaccine


Browse Vaccine Sites By State


You can also browse vaccination sites and availability by pharmacy. From independent pharmacies to both regional and national chains, drugstores and grocers, the following establishments across the country may have an appointment for you:

GoodRx is constantly adding new pharmacies, government locations, hospitals and more to its resource guide, so if you?re still having trouble receiving your vaccination, check back frequently.


What Else Can I Do To Protect Myself from the Delta Variant?

Wearing a mask around others and practicing social distancing are still the best ways to protect yourself and others from potential exposure. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ?To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.?


What Should I Do After Getting Vaccinated?

The CDC also states that "If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic." For those who have already received one of the COVID-19 vaccines, your health care provider likely provided you with a paper vaccine card verifying that you received the inoculation. This paper vaccine card (or another proof of vaccination) serves as your vaccine passport and may come in handy if you decide to travel.

For those who prefer to have a digital version of their vaccine passport, GoodRx provides a Vaccine Wallet for GoodRx Care users. With their simple Vaccine Wallet feature, all you have to do is upload a photo of your COVID-19 vaccination record card, enter a few vaccine details, and you're all set! To access your vaccine information wherever you are, just log in to your GoodRx Care account.

If you're hoping to learn more about getting vaccinated, GoodRx has tons of helpful COVID-19 resources and reading materials.


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