Immunizations

Following guidance from the CDC and FDA, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs are beginning to offer the updated COVID-19 bivalent vaccine to children aged 3 and older.

Flu activity has doubled week over week, the retailer said.

GSK's Menveo one-vial presentation, which is used to help prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y and W, will initially be available to U.S. federal customers, with broader availability anticipated in mid-2023.

The booster shot is authorized for people 18 and older who, for medical or accessibility reasons, cannot take one of the bivalent messenger RNA COVID-19 boosters.

Among the retailers offering the updated shots are Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs and Giant.

COVID-19 booster vaccinations for individuals aged 5 to 11 years old have been cleared by the FDA and CDC.

Kroger is offering a $5 coupon to customers who receive the flu vaccine at its pharmacies or clinics.

Affordable immunizations and free wellness resources will be offered at 4,600-plus stores on Oct. 8.

Routine vaccinations and immunizations are available at select Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs locations on weekdays after work and on the weekends.

Improvements to scheduling and pharmacy care will support co-administration of flu vaccine and new reformulated COVID-19 boosters at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations.

The bivalent vaccines have been authorized for use as a single booster dose at least two months after primary or booster vaccination.

Kinney Drugs, Giant and Stop & Shop are among the pharmacies providing flu shots for the 2022-2023 flu season.