BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Walgreens repaired its website after a technical problem on Thursday prevented Vermonters aged 65 and over from registering for COVID vaccinations.
Walgreens told Vermont officials it would be ready to begin registering Vermonters in this age group on Thursday. But as Vermonters began trying to register, both Walgreens’ website and phone system said people must be 70 or older to make an appointment.
Since then, the company has solved the problem with its website, and those over 65 can now register for a meeting. People may need to clear their web browser / cache or reload the page after it is activated.
The telephone system has not yet been repaired. Once updated correctly, Vermont will be able to call 1-800-WALGREENS.
You need a vaccination schedule at Walgreens, there are no walk-ins.
Walgreens received an unexpected dose increase from the CDC.
Vermont officials will open registration for the 65-month-old group at 8:15 p.m.
Kinney Drugs will also open its online registration on Monday.
Everyone who was previously eligible to receive a vaccine continues to be eligible and can make their appointments now.
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