Fact check: Walgreens administered 2025–26 COVID and flu vaccines in Tennessee without requiring a doctor’s prescription,

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Walgreens administered 2025-26 COVID and flu vaccines in Tennessee without requiring a doctor's prescription. However, upon reviewing the analyses provided, it appears that none of the sources directly confirm this statement ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. Some sources mention Walgreens' preparation for the 2025-2026 flu season and their ability to administer vaccines ^[1], while others discuss the complexities of vaccine administration due to shifting federal COVID-19 vaccine criteria ^[2]. Additionally, some sources provide information about Walgreens' policies on COVID-19 vaccine administration, which vary by state ^{[3] [4]}, but do not specifically mention Tennessee or the requirement of a doctor's prescription. Key points to note are that Walgreens is prepared to offer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine in states where it is able to do so, in accordance with FDA approval and state requirements ^[3], and that some sources provide information about specific Walgreens store locations in Tennessee, including options to schedule a vaccine ^[7].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some missing context in the original statement includes the specific requirements for COVID and flu vaccine administration at Walgreens in Tennessee, which are not explicitly stated in any of the sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. Alternative viewpoints that could be considered include the potential impact of shifting federal COVID-19 vaccine criteria on vaccine administration ^[2], as well as the varying policies of different pharmacies, such as CVS, on COVID-19 vaccine administration ^{[3] [4]}. Other factors to consider are the efforts of Walgreens to increase accessibility to healthcare services ^[5], and the specific policies and procedures in place at individual Walgreens store locations ^{[6] [7]}. Some possible additional information that could be relevant includes:

• The specific FDA approval and state requirements for COVID-19 vaccine administration in Tennessee
• The policies and procedures in place at individual Walgreens store locations in Tennessee
• The impact of shifting federal COVID-19 vaccine criteria on vaccine administration in Tennessee
• The efforts of Walgreens to increase accessibility to healthcare services in Tennessee

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may contain potential misinformation due to the lack of direct confirmation from any of the sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. Additionally, the statement may be biased towards presenting a specific narrative about Walgreens' vaccine administration policies, without considering the complexities and variations in these policies across different states and locations ^{[3] [4]}. Those who may benefit from this framing include Walgreens, as it presents their vaccine administration policies in a positive light, as well as individuals who are in favor of increased accessibility to healthcare services ^[5]. On the other hand, those who may be negatively impacted by this framing include individuals who are concerned about the potential risks and complexities of vaccine administration, as well as those who are affected by the varying policies of different pharmacies ^{[3] [4]}.