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Boots emerges as main Covid vaccine option in some areas

Original: Is Boots the only place to get a Covid vaccine? It seems to be where I live. I don't want to pay a private equity owner

People in parts of the UK are finding Boots is the only local provider offering Covid vaccinations, raising concerns about paying a pharmacy owned by private equity and about past experiences with hygiene standards at branches. One customer questioned whether vaccines are properly stored, selected, handled and administered there, and would prefer an alternative NHS or independent option if one were available nearby.

Why now: The ongoing autumn Covid booster campaign has people booking jabs and discovering limited local provider choice.

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• Is Boots the only place to get a Covid vaccine? It seems to be where I live. I don't want to pay a private equity owner for my vaccine. The local Boots had flawed hygiene standards the last jab I had there. I don't trust they'll properly store, select, handle & administer… · Delphi@mastodon.scot · 7

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