COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Solutions

COVID-19 vaccines remain safe and effective. They prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccines make people more likely to have a milder and shorter illness compared to those who are unvaccinated.

Our pharmacies and clinics are administering FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines to patients age 5 years and older! Make your appointment today!

The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot:

• Charge you for the vaccine
• Charge you directly for any administration fees, copays, or coinsurance
• Deny vaccination to anyone who does not have health insurance coverage, is underinsured, or is out of network
• Charge an office visit or other fee to the recipient if the only service provided is a COVID-19 vaccination
• Require additional services in order for a person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; however, additional healthcare services can be provided at the same time and billed as appropriate

COVID-19 vaccination providers can:

• Seek appropriate reimbursement from the recipient’s plan or program (e.g., private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) for a vaccine administration fee. However, providers cannot charge the vaccine recipient the balance of the bill.
• Seek reimbursement for uninsured vaccine recipients from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s COVID-19 Uninsured Program External icon.

All three vaccines authorized in the United States are safe and effective. They cannot be compared because the vaccines have not been studied in head-to-head comparisons or trials. Additionally, the clinical trials for each vaccine occurred in different circumstances that may have influenced the trial outcomes like geography, points in time, and variant circulations. The FDA, CDC, and ACIP have not declared preference for one vaccine over another. The best vaccine is the first one available to you!

Depending on the area, our pharmacies and clinics will administer Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and/or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. All three vaccines are safe and effective, and there is no preference for one product over another.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose to complete the primary vaccine series. If you have a weakened immune system, it is recommended you receive more than one dose for optimal protection. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines require two doses to complete the primary vaccine series. The first dose builds protection and the second dose strengthens the immune response.

Our pharmacies and clinics are trained and ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccines. As doses are allocated to us, we are administering in accordance with jurisdiction-defined eligibility.

Patients with a weakened immune system are recommended to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because they are most likely to get severely ill and are at a higher risk for prolonged infection. Our pharmacies and clinics are able to provide additional doses to eligible patients.

Booster doses of a vaccine are needed when evidence shows the vaccinated population’s immune response over time is waning or weakening. Additional doses of a vaccine are needed when evidence shows the vaccinated population’s immune response over time is insufficient.

Studies show immunocompromised people need an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because they don’t always build the same level of immunity the way non-immunocompromised people do, and an additional dose promotes adequate protection.

• You can purchase the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test in-store or on our website. There is no appointment or prescription necessary. Please visit our website to find a participating store near you.
• Once home, follow the instructions included with the kit to perform the nasal swab sample collection(s) and complete the test(s). Observation is not required to complete this test. However, we offer an add-on OTC COVID-19 Test Virtual Observation service described below.
• Results are typically available within 15 minutes of test completion. Review the instructions included in the kit for details on how to determine test results.
• Need observation and verified results documented by a healthcare provider? The Little Clinic now offers over the counter (OTC) COVID-19 Test Virtual Observation with a healthcare provider as an add-on service. Simply schedule a ‘Virtual Visit’ and complete your OTC COVID-19 test under observation of a healthcare provider who can send documentation of results to your patient portal. This service costs $45 and is not submitted to insurance. (Note: Individuals may have insurance coverage for other types of COVID-19 testing ordered and performed by healthcare providers, with no out of pocket cost, when billed to their health plan or the government.)
• If using these results as documentation for specific work, travel, or other purposes, please ensure an OTC rapid antigen test is an acceptable form of testing by the respective party.

• The cost of this test is $23.99, due at the time of purchase. As of 1/15/2022, at-home COVID-19 tests may be covered by your insurance. Save your receipt and contact your insurance provider for reimbursement.

• The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test is currently available in-store and on our website.
• Click here to order your kit.

• This product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA;
• This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS- CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and,
• This product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.

• You can purchase the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test in select stores. There is no appointment or prescription necessary. Find a store near you.
• Once home, follow the instructions included with the kit to perform the nasal swab sample collection and complete the test. Observation is not required to complete this test. However, we offer an add-on OTC COVID-19 Test Virtual Observation service described below.
• Results are typically available within 10 minutes of test completion. Review the instructions included in the kit for details on how to determine test results.
• Need observation and verified results documented by a healthcare provider? The Little Clinic now offers over the counter (OTC) COVID-19 Test Virtual Observation with a healthcare provider as an add-on service. Simply schedule a ‘Virtual Visit’ and complete your OTC COVID-19 test under observation of a healthcare provider who can send documentation of results to your patient portal. This service costs $45 and is not submitted to insurance. (Note: Individuals may have insurance coverage for other types of COVID-19 testing ordered and performed by healthcare providers, with no out of pocket cost, when billed to their health plan or the government.)
• If using these results as documentation for specific work, travel, or other purposes, please ensure an OTC rapid antigen test is an acceptable form of testing by the respective party.

• The cost of this test is $23.99, due at the time of purchase. As of 1/15/2022, at-home COVID-19 tests may be covered by your insurance. Save your receipt and contact your insurance provider for reimbursement.

• The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is currently available in select stores.
• Click here to find a store near you.

• This product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA;
• This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS- CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and,
• This product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.

After you purchase the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test, or an alternative OTC COVID-19 home test that has an emergency use authorization (EUA), schedule a ‘COVID Virtual Visit (must have home test)’ appointment. One of our healthcare providers will guide you through the process of completing the test.

This service costs $45 and is not submitted to insurance.

This observation service is available by Virtual Visit only.

Virtual Visits scheduled for the purpose of this OTC COVID-19 Test Virtual Observation service are available in all states.

However, Virtual Visits scheduled for purposes unrelated to COVID-19 are provided by The Little Clinic in select states only: AZ, KY, OH,
TN, CO, IN, GA, KS, VA.

• If using these results as documentation for specific work, travel, or other purposes, please ensure an OTC rapid antigen test is an acceptable form of testing by the respective party.
• Any EUA OTC COVID-19 at-home test kit may be used during this service.
• Individuals may have insurance coverage for other types of COVID-19 testing ordered and performed by healthcare providers, with no out of pocket cost, when billed to their health plan or the government.

• Upon arrival to the testing facility, park in the designated area and call the clinic. Remain in your vehicle until a clinic associate instructs you to proceed into the clinic area for your appointment with the provider.
• Wearing a facial covering or mask is optional, though we recommend that patients exhibiting symptoms wear a mask while in the store and clinic area.
• During the testing procedure, you will receive a nasal swab under the supervision of our licensed healthcare provider.
• Results are typically available within 72-96 hours. A licensed healthcare professional will contact you via phone if a positive test result is confirmed. Negative test results will be available in the patient portal and also released via text or email.

• The cost of the visit is $104 and is typically covered by most health insurance plans. The laboratory may bill an additional $99 fee for the viral test if not covered by insurance.
• Please check with your insurance provider to understand your plan coverage.

• This test is currently available at all locations of The Little Clinic. Please click here to schedule your appointment at The Little Clinic.
• This test is not available at Our Family of Pharmacies

• Upon arrival to the testing facility, park in the designated area and call the clinic. Remain in your vehicle until a clinic associate instructs you to proceed into the clinic area for your appointment with the provider.
• Wearing a facial covering or mask is optional, though we recommend that patients exhibiting symptoms wear a mask while in the store and clinic area.
• During the test, a nasal swab will be collected under the supervision of our licensed healthcare provider.
• Results are typically available within 15 minutes. A licensed healthcare professional will notify you of your test results at the end of the appointment.

• The cost of the visit and test is $154 and is typically covered by most health insurance plans.
• Please check with your insurance provider to understand your plan coverage.

• This test is currently available at all locations of The Little Clinic. Please click here to schedule your appointment at The Little Clinic.
• This test is not available at Our Family of Pharmacies.

• Upon arrival to the testing facility, proceed inside the clinic to check-in.
• Wearing a facial covering or mask is optional.
• During the testing procedure, a finger stick is conducted by our licensed healthcare provider.
• Results are typically available within 15 minutes. A licensed healthcare professional will notify you of your test results at the end of the appointment.

• The cost of this test is $15, due at the time of your visit; it is not covered by health insurance.

• This test is currently available at all locations of The Little Clinic. Please click here to schedule your appointment at The Little Clinic.
• This test is not available at Our Family of Pharmacies.

• Upon arrival to the testing facility, proceed inside the clinic.
• Wearing a facial covering or mask is optional.
• During the test, a venipuncture blood draw will be conducted by our licensed healthcare provider.
• Results are typically available within 72-96 hours. A licensed healthcare professional will contact you via phone if a positive test result is confirmed. Negative test results will be available in the patient portal and also released via text or email.

• The cost of the visit is $104 and is typically covered by most health insurance plans. There is an additional lab fee which may be billed to you by the laboratory depending on your insurance plan coverage.
• Please check with your insurance provider to understand your plan coverage.

• This test is currently available at all locations of The Little Clinic. Please click here to schedule your appointment at The Little Clinic.
• This test is not available at Our Family of Pharmacies.

The Kroger Health COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is available for over-the-counter purchase at select pharmacy locations. Contact your local pharmacy to confirm test availability. Over the counter COVID-19 rapid antigen testing options are also available at most pharmacies.

Yes. Diagnostic and antibody testing are available at all our clinic locations in selected states: AZ, KY, OH, TN, CO, IN, GA, KS, VA. Visit The Little Clinic to find the nearest location and to schedule your appointment.

At this time, our Clinics offer Rapid Antibody testing right in our stores. If you think you’ve had COVID-19, testing is just $15 and typically provides results within 15 minutes. This test is not for an active infection, so if you’re experiencing symptoms, select a diagnostic test appointment. Click here to schedule an appointment at The Little Clinic.

Rapid Antibody testing is not available at Our Family of Pharmacies.

Common symptoms include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and/or new loss of taste or smell. For the complete list of COVID-19 symptoms and what you can do to better protect yourself, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Kroger Health COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is available for individuals 16+.

The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test is available for individuals 2+.

The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is available for individuals 2+.

The COVID-19 Viral PCR Test is available for individuals 1+.

The COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test is available for individuals 1+.

The COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Test is available for individuals 1+.

The Kroger Health COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit relies on a nasal swab.

The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test relies on a nasal swab.

The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test relies on a nasal swab.

The COVID-19 Viral PCR Test relies on a nasal swab.

The COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test relies on a nasal swab.

The COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Test relies on a fingerprick blood sample.

If you currently have health insurance that is accepted at The Little Clinic, we will file the claim on your behalf for all tests, except for the rapid antibody test. The cost for this service at the clinic is $15 with payment due at time of service. Results will be available during your visit. We do not file an insurance claim for over the counter COVID-19 tests. As of 1/15/2022, at-home COVID-19 tests may be covered by your insurance. Save your receipt and contact your insurance provider for reimbursement.

The results of all rapid tests will be available within approximately 15-30 minutes. The results for the send-out tests are typically available within 72 to 96 hours, since they are sent to an off-site approved lab for processing. Negative results will be reported to you online via our TLC Patient Portal and/or our healow mobile app. Positive results will be reported to you over the phone by one of our providers, along with recommendations for follow-up care.

Physician referrals are NOT required for any of the COVID-19 tests.

It’s important to keep up with the latest about COVID-19. An excellent resource for information is the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease website.