Seasonal Flu Shots Available Now at Rite Aid
August 15 2019 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Rite Aid’s Certified Immunizing Pharmacists
Strive to Create Flu-Free Communities and Encourage All Age Groups
to Get Vaccinated to Protect Themselves and their Neighbors
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) announced today that seasonal flu shots are
available at all 2,466 Rite Aid pharmacies. Patients can get ahead
of the lengthy flu season by visiting any Rite Aid to receive a flu
shot from one of the company’s more than 6,300 certified immunizing
pharmacists, subject to state regulations.
“Although last year’s flu season was less severe than the year
before, it was the longest in 10 years. With flu season getting
longer, it’s even more important to get a flu shot early,” said
Jocelyn Konrad, executive vice president, pharmacy and retail
operations, Rite Aid. “Receiving a flu shot remains the best way to
protect against the flu and its potentially severe consequences. We
encourage everyone to stop by their local Rite Aid to get a flu
shot today and help create flu-free communities.”
This season, Rite Aid’s flu vaccination offerings include a
quadrivalent flu vaccine, which provides protection against four
strains of the flu: the influenza A H3N2 virus, the influenza A
H1N1 virus and two strains of influenza B virus; FLUAD, a trivalent
vaccine with adjuvant, an ingredient that helps create a stronger
immune response to vaccination, approved for people 65 and older;
Fluzone HD, a high-dose vaccine indicated for patients 65 and
older; and Flublok, a unique vaccine that is processed without EGG,
indicated for patients 18 and older.
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends
everyone six months and older get a flu shot early to avoid an
epidemic. Certain groups of people are at greater risk for
complications from the flu, including people with diabetes,
pregnant women, adults over 65, children under five, those with
asthma and other chronic lung diseases, those with kidney and liver
disorders, heart disease patients, and those with compromised
immune systems.
Rite Aid is committed to protecting the community through its
vaccine offerings. The pharmacy’s certified immunizers understand
the importance of personalized, value-based care and are also able
to vaccinate patients against more than a dozen diseases based on
the CDC’s vaccine guidelines and state regulations. By visiting
Rite Aid’s Vaccine Central, at www.riteaid.com/vaccinecentral,
customers can complete a free immunization evaluation, track their
personal immunization history, and find other educational resources
on immunizations.
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid Corporation, which generated fiscal 2019 annual revenue
of $21.6 billion, is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains
with 2,466 stores in 18 states and pharmacy benefit management
(PBM) capabilities through EnvisionRxOptions and its affiliates. At
Rite Aid we have a personal interest in our patient's health and
wellness and deliver the products and services they need to lead
healthier lives. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate
background and press releases, is available through the company's
website at www.riteaid.com.
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