Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be vaccinated now?
Pfizer and Moderna are both approved for people under 18. Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods or FRESH by Brookshire's Pharmacies provide Covid-19 vaccines for people five years of age or older.

How do I schedule an appointment for a booster?
Visit CDC website to see who currently qualifies for a booster.

If you are eligible for a booster, use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment. If you don't find an available appointment, keep checking back! Availability changes quickly.

What steps should I follow to be vaccinated?
Use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment. If you don't find an available appointment, keep checking back! Availability changes quickly.

How can I schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine?
Use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment. If you don't find an available appointment, keep checking back! Availability changes quickly.

What if I need my second dose of the vaccine?
When receiving your first dose of the vaccine, your pharmacist should schedule your appointment for the second dose to be administered. If you don't have an appointment, use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment for your second dose.

What if I did not get my first dose at a BGC pharmacy?
Even if you didn't get your first does at a Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods or FRESH by Brookshire's pharmacy, we will administer second or booster doses at any of our pharmacies. We may ask you to show your CDC immunization card to confirm the dates you received your prior doses, or our pharmacies may review the state immunization registry to find the necessary information. Use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment. If you don't find an available appointment, keep checking back! Availability changes quickly.

Do you accept walk-in appointments?
We are not currently accepting walk-in appointments due to the overwhelming demand for the COVID-19 vaccines, along with the high demand for flu vaccines. Use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment. If you don't find an available appointment, keep checking back! Availability changes quickly.

How can I reschedule my appointment?
Use the reschedule link in your confirmation email to reschedule. Please notify your pharmacy immediately if you need to cancel on the day of your appointment, or if you are unable to reschedule your appointment.

Does the vaccine cost anything?
There is no cost to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those with insurance should bring their prescription and medical insurance information with them for billing of the administration fee, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage. Those without insurance will need to provide their state issued driver’s license.

What does a BGC pharmacy do with leftover doses?
COVID-19 vaccine can only be kept for a few hours once the vial has been punctured. Every attempt is made at our Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods and FRESH by Brookshire's pharmacies to prevent doses from being wasted.

Can children receive the COVID-19 vaccines?
Brookshire's, Super 1 Foods and FRESH by Brookshire's pharmacies provide Covid-19 vaccines to eligible patients five years of age and older. Both Moderna and Pfizer have Covid-19 vaccines that are FDA approved for patients under 18 years of age. The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine is only approved for patients 18 years and older.

Please note that a parent or guardian will have to sign the consent form and be present for patients under 18. Use the online scheduler to schedule an appointment. If you don't find an available appointment, keep checking back! Availability changes quickly.

Can I have an allergic reaction to the vaccine?
Serious allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines are rare, but our pharmacists are prepared to respond. You will be asked to wait for 15-30 minutes after receiving your shot for observation. This will ensure that you are near one of our trained pharmacists if you do experience an allergic reaction. Patients with a history of serious adverse reactions should speak to their doctor or medical provider before receiving the vaccine.

How do I report a reaction to the vaccine?
The CDC has developed a smartphone-based tool called v-safe that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Through v-safe, you can quickly tell CDC if you have any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on your answers, someone from CDC may call to check on you and get more information. V-safe will also remind you to get your second COVID-19 vaccine dose if you need one.

Your participation in CDC’s v–safe makes a difference — it helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe. After your vaccine, you can sign up for v-safe at https://vsafe.cdc.gov/en/.