Rite Aid Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week with Discounted Flu Shots
06 December 2016 - 1:37AM
Business Wire
Flu Activity Typically Peaks Between December
and March, According to Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
From now through December 17, Rite Aid customers have the
opportunity to save $5 on their flu shot in support of National
Influenza Vaccination Week. The trivalent standard flu shot is
available for $27.99, and the quadrivalent flu vaccine for $34.99.*
Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
2005, National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national
observance that was established to highlight the importance of
continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use
of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and
beyond.
“National Influenza Week is the perfect time to remind people
who haven’t received a flu shot yet that it is not too late to do
so, as it is the best way to protect yourself and others from this
potentially serious illness,” said Jocelyn Konrad, Rite Aid
executive vice president of pharmacy. “Rite Aid pharmacists are
committed to helping the communities we serve live and stay well,
which is why we encourage customers to receive their flu shot
annually.”
More than 11,000 Rite Aid certified immunizing pharmacists at
Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide stand ready to vaccinate those who
have not received their annual flu shot, subject to state
regulations. Flu shots are covered by most insurance plans,
including Medicare Part B and are available during pharmacy hours;
no appointment is necessary. To locate the nearest Rite Aid
pharmacy, visit www.riteaid.com or call 1-800-RITE-AID.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of
age and older as the first and most important step in protecting
against this serious disease. Flu symptoms include cough, sore
throat, fever, muscle aches, headaches, fatigue and running nose.
Additional information about the upcoming flu season can be found
at www.cdc.gov.
Receiving the annual flu shot also presents an opportunity to
review other immunization needs. Rite Aid’s Vaccine Central, an
assessment tool where visitors can complete a personal immunization
evaluation, is an additional resource for people to further review
immunization recommendations. To better understand personal
immunization needs, customers can visit Rite Aid's Vaccine Central
at www.riteaid.com/vaccinecentral, to complete an immunization
evaluation, track their personal immunization history, and find
other educational resources on immunizations.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2016 annual revenues of $30.7
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
*Vaccines available while supplies last. Age restrictions apply
in some states. See pharmacist for details. Discount applies to
cash price quadrivalent vaccine and standard trivalent flu shot
only thru 12/17/16.
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