Pharmacies begin to vaccinate against Covid in São Paulo and Rio

Private vaccination against Covid-19 in pharmacies starts this Saturday (4) in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janairo. In the capital of São Paulo, the doses will be applied in two units of Drogaria São Paulo, on Avenida Lavandisca, 116, in Moema, in the south zone, and on Avenida Paulista, 266, in the central region.

In Rio de Janeiro, the immunizer will be given at the unit of Drogaria Pacheco, of the same network, at Avenida das Américas, 1800, Barra da Tijuca.

The dose costs R$ 229, but it is necessary to make an appointment – ​​which can be done by WhatsApp (see numbers below). The vaccine applied by pharmacies is from AstraZeneca, imported.

According to the network, the vaccine against the new coronavirus will be available to people aged between 18 and 59 years old who are interested in the second or third doses. As in the public network, those over 60 years of age can also receive the fourth dose, provided that the previous application took place four months or more.

At least for now, pharmacies will not allow the application of a fourth dose in people under 60, even if it is medically indicated.

Also as in health posts, to be immunized against Covid in pharmacies it is necessary to bring proof of vaccination and identity.

Since last Monday (30) the vaccine against Covid-19 can be applied in the private network.

The price of the dose costs up to R$ 350, according to ABCvac (Brazilian Association of Vaccine Clinics).

Some private clinics are already vaccinating against Covid or setting up groups, because each bottle has ten doses, which need to be applied within 48 hours after opening.

According to ABCVac, the vaccine from the private network is the same as that applied to the public, having been imported directly from the manufacturer — only the packaging is different.

AstraZeneca stated that it has about 2 million doses available for the private network, with 1 million already being distributed. The rest should arrive in the next few months.

For those who don’t want to pay and have the Covid-19 vaccine delayed, part of the São Paulo municipal network opens this Saturday. On Sunday (7), there are options for public parks.

SERVICE IN SAO PAULO

Vaccination in pharmacies (paid)*

Avenida Lavandisca, 116, Moema, south zone
Scheduling by WhatsApp (11) 91035-2935)

Avenida Paulista, 266, downtown
Scheduling by WhatsApp (11) 94217-1071

Who can be vaccinated

• From 18 to 58 years: 2nd and 3rd doses
• From 60 years: 2nd to 4th dose (after at least four months after previous vaccination)

Public network (free)*

Saturday

Integrated AMAs/UBSs
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7 am to 7 pm

Sunday

Avenida Paulista, 52 (tent)
8 am to 4 pm

Avenida Paulista, 995 (partner pharmacy)
8 am to 4 pm

parks

8 am to 5 pm
Center: Buenos Aires Park;
South: Severo Gomes Park and Independência;
East: Carmo and Ceret Parks.
North: Youth Park

Who can be vaccinated
​Children from 5 to 11 years: 1st and 2nd doses
Adolescents from 12 to 17 years old and adults up to 59 years old: 1st to 3rd doses
Elderly aged 60 and over: 1st to 4th doses (after at least four months after previous vaccination)

*You must bring proof of vaccination and identity