Free Flu Shots for Unemployed/Uninsured
August 31, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Several stores and drugstore chains are offering free flu shots for people looking for work and those who are uninsured or low cost shots, making it more affordable for preventative health.
CVS will offer 100,000 free seasonal flu shots (approx $3 million value) those who are job hunting. They are also offering low cost vaccinations at no-appointment walk in clinics throughout the United States. Walgreens, which also provides low-cost vaccinations, will provide $1 million worth of vaccinations to those who are unemployed.
Although not free, Rite Aid Corp is offering seasonal vaccinations beginning today and Walmart will be starting in mid-September. If you go to this Walmart site, you can put in your zip code to see if a store near you is participating. For Rite Aid’s schedule and prices, check out their web site.
Vaccinations are important; they can and do save lives.
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