Albertsons Companies Pharmacies Announce COVID and Flu Vaccines Available Now to Help Protect Communities Against the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season
August 29 2024 - 2:41PM
Business Wire
Albertsons Companies, Inc. [NYSE: ACI] pharmacies are now
offering the latest monovalent mRNA COVID vaccines from Pfizer and
Moderna along with the annual flu vaccine, in anticipation of a
challenging flu and COVID-19 season, as forecasted by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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“Albertsons Cos. pharmacies provide dedicated and personalized
care to millions of patients every year, and our trusted
pharmacists are here to dispense medications and administer vital
vaccines in preparation for the upcoming fall and winter virus
season,” said Anthony DalPonte, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy
at Albertsons Cos. “Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools we
have to keep ourselves healthy while also safeguarding our loved
ones and our communities. As a long-standing community health
partner, our 1,700 pharmacies nationwide make it easy to get
vaccinated in a timely, safe and convenient way.”
This year, the CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older
receive updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with rare
exceptions. The CDC says that the concurrent administration of both
vaccines is considered safe.
Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacy teams are experienced in administering
vaccinations and committed to making the process as seamless as
possible. Appointments can be made online today using the vaccine
appointment scheduler, available on the grocery app or
website, and in store at more than 1,700 Albertsons Cos.
pharmacy locations including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco,
Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. During these appointments, pharmacists
can administer up to five immunizations, which includes additional
vaccines, as indicated, such as those for shingles, pneumonia,
tetanus, HPV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
In addition, pharmacists are available to support individuals
and families by addressing clinical-related questions, assisting
customers in making informed healthcare decisions and offering
consultations on vaccination history. Most pharmacy locations offer
evening and weekend hours for added convenience.
For every immunization administered at an Albertsons Cos.’
pharmacy, recipients will receive a coupon eligible for 10 percent
off their next grocery purchase up to $200, and access to a free
digital vaccine record.*
To find more information about the current vaccines available,
please click here. To view images, click here.
*Details of coupon can be found here.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the
United States. As of June 15, 2024, the Company operated 2,269
retail food and drug stores with 1,725 pharmacies, 403 associated
fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19
manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34
states and the District of Columbia under more than 20 well known
banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's,
Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star
Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food
Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across
the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference,
neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2023, along with the Albertsons
Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $350
million in food and financial support, including more than $35
million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those
living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have
enough to eat.
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