December 12, 2023- Walgreens is offering flu and COVID-19 testing appointments nationwide as the U.S. heads into the holidays and the winter months that typically coincide with peak respiratory illness season. Walgreens also provides various in-store and at-home testing and treatment options to help everyone stay healthy and feel better faster if they are experiencing symptoms.
Testing is the best way to know for sure if you have a specific respiratory virus, so you can take appropriate precautions and get the right relief or treatment immediately.
Once you know your test results, your pharmacist can help you determine the best next steps and get the appropriate treatment as soon as possible, whether that’s a prescription medicine or over-counter essentials to manage your symptoms. In many locations, the pharmacist may be able to prescribe medicine directly if you test positive for flu or COVID-19, further simplifying the path to recovery.