You can get most routine vaccines at a pharmacy in Forest Hills without an appointment and without seeing a doctor first.
Which vaccines can a pharmacist give?
At Mega Health Rx Pharmacy, walk-in vaccinations include:
- Flu — annual, usually from early autumn
- COVID-19
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- RSV
- TDAP — tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis
Others are available too. If you are not sure which ones apply to you, a pharmacist can go through your history with you.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in during opening hours. It is worth avoiding the busiest part of the afternoon if you would rather not wait, but you do not need to book.
Will it cost me anything?
Bring your insurance card and we will check your coverage before anything is administered, so you are never surprised by a bill.
Do I need a prescription from my doctor?
For the vaccines listed above, generally no — New York pharmacists are authorised to administer them directly. If something does require a prescription, you will be told before you wait.
What actually happens when I come in?
A short screening — what you have had before, any allergies, how you are feeling today. Then the vaccine itself, in a private consultation room with a door that closes rather than at an open counter. The whole visit is usually under fifteen minutes.
Can I get more than one at once?
Often yes, and it is a reasonable question to ask rather than making two trips. Whether it is appropriate depends on which vaccines and your own history, which is exactly the kind of thing to ask the pharmacist.
What else can I do in the same visit?
Blood pressure checks and blood sugar testing are available while you are in, along with flu and COVID testing. If you have questions about your medications, that is what the consultation room is for.
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