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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2011 — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is making it easy and affordable* for customers to protect themselves and their families against seasonal flu viruses by offering early vaccinations at one of more than 1,900 pharmacy locations nationwide or 79 The Little Clinic locations in select stores.
No appointments are necessary, vaccine is available today, and all flu shots are administered by certified Kroger pharmacists or The Little Clinic nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
“Health experts recommend a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step to protect against seasonal flu viruses,” said Lincoln Lutz, vice president of pharmacy for Kroger. “Kroger’s Family of Stores offers a variety of options to our customers, including needle-free flu vaccinations available in many locations and a customized Workplace Flu program to help companies provide for their employees.”
The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot for all people age 6 months and older. Influenza is among the most common respiratory illnesses in the United States, infecting millions every flu season. Flu shots have proven to reduce illness, absenteeism and flu-related medical expenses.
Kroger is the fifth-largest pharmacy operator in the United States, based on number of locations. Kroger pharmacists and The Little Clinic nurses administered more than 1 million flu vaccinations during the 2010-2011 flu season.
For additional questions on seasonal flu vaccines, please visit your local Kroger pharmacy or The Little Clinic location. The Little Clinic locations can be found at www.thelittleclinic.com. For more information about the Kroger Workplace Flu program, visit www.kroger.com/corporateflu.
*Editor’s Note: The standard cost is $25.00
For more information about Kroger, please visit www.kroger.com.
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