Kroger pharmacies, The Little Clinic now offering flu shots

CINCINNATI — Kroger has announced that it is offering $25 flu shots at more than 1,900 Kroger pharmacy locations nationwide and at The Little Clinic locations inside select stores.



Flu shots are available for ages 2 years and older and high-dose flu shots are available for patients ages 65 years and older.



Certified pharmacists, The Little Clinic nurse practitioners or physician assistants administer all flu shots. Kroger pharmacies accept most insurance plans including Medicare.



The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot for all people ages 6 months and older. The 2012 seasonal flu vaccine has been developed to protect against three flu strains: H1N1 and two new strains, H3N2 and a B strain. 



Because human immune defenses become weaker with age, older adults are at higher risk of severe illness from the flu. This year, the Fluzone High-Dose flu shot is available as an option for those ages 65 years and older. The higher dose of antigen in the Fluzone High-Dose vaccine is intended to give older adults a better immune response after vaccination.



Kroger also is available to provide on-site flu clinics for workplaces and businesses.

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