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How Walgreens Virtual Healthcare is helping college students stay well without leaving the dorm

With our online doctor service, over-the-counter remedies and expert care, Walgreens is helping college students stay healthy this respiratory illness season.

As college students settle into the rhythm of a new semester, staying healthy can be a challenge. Between packed lecture halls, shared dorm spaces and late-night study sessions, campuses are full of opportunities for illness to spread. But this year, Walgreens is making it easier than ever for students to get care, without stepping foot outside.

Virtual care that fits student life

Walgreens Virtual Healthcare offers on-demand access to healthcare providers to assess common conditions like flu, UTIs and more. Whether it’s a sudden yeast infection, a fever before finals or a birth control prescription that needs renewing, students can start a visit from their phone, laptop or tablet—no waiting room required.

“Between classes, campus life and everything in between, college students are constantly balancing a full plate while trying to stay healthy,” says Sonali Kshatriya, pharmacist and senior manager of clinical program excellence and innovation. “Walgreens Virtual Healthcare meets them where they are, offering fast, dependable care that fits into their schedule and helps them get back to what matters most.”

Walgreens Virtual Healthcare is now available in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

From diagnosis to dorm room delivery

After a virtual visit, students can pick up prescriptions* at their nearest Walgreens and opt for Same Day delivery, or other pharmacy of choice. And because recovery takes more than just medication, Walgreens stores and Walgreens.com offer a full lineup of OTC essentials—from symptom relief to immune support:

Walgreens Day & Night Pack Severe Cold & Flu Liquid Caps

Walgreens Vitamin C 250 mg Gummies (75 days) Natural Orange

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolyte Drink Mix Passion Fruit

Walgreens Severe Moisturizing Ultra Fine Sinus Relief Mist

Feeling flu-ish? Start your virtual visit today and get back to feeling like yourself—fast.
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*Prescription based on medical evaluation and not guaranteed.