Kroger Offers Annual Flu Shots Covered Under Most Insurance Plans And Medicare

Oct. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- RALEIGH, N.C. – The Kroger Co.  (http://www.kroger.com/), the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer with 16 stores throughout the Triangle and North Carolina, has announced its offering of flu shots at all Triangle pharmacy locations, which are covered under most insurance plans including Medicare. Individuals without insurance can obtain a vaccination for $25. No appointments are necessary, and all shots are administered by certified pharmacists. North Carolina allows pharmacists to administer flu shots to eligible individuals 14 and older.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot for all individuals age 6 months and older. The 2012 seasonal flu vaccine has been developed to protect against three flu strains: H1N1 and two new strains, H3N2 and a B strain. The Fluzone® High-Dose flu shot is available at Kroger as well for those age 65 and older, as its higher dose of antigen is intended to give senior adults who are more susceptible to the flu a stronger immune response after vaccination. The shots take two weeks to reach full effect. Besides in-store visits, Kroger pharmacies are available to provide on-site flu clinics for workplaces and businesses of 25 or more employees across the Triangle. Contact a pharmacist to set up an appointment and receive more information.

QUOTES:
“Flu vaccinations not only protect you from becoming ill – they prevent individuals from transmitting the disease to others, including high-risk groups such as children and senior citizens,” said Ouita Davis, staff pharmacist at the Raleigh Kroger. “As a company, we are committed to ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to receive flu vaccinations this season, assuring that our Triangle community stays healthy and productive throughout the year.”

ABOUT KROGER:
Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, has 16 stores throughout the Triangle and North Carolina, including Apex (1), Cary (1), Garner (1), Fuquay-Varina (1), Raleigh (6) and Durham (6). Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company employs more than 338,000 associates who serve customers in 2,439 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s. The company also operates 788 convenience stores, 361 fine jewelry stores, 1,046 supermarket fuel centers and 40 food processing plants in the United States. Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local organizations in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit http://www.kroger.com.  

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