Rite aid to offer $19.99 flu shots through december 17 in support of national influenza vaccination week

Camp hill, pa.--(business wire)--rite aid (nyse: rad) is joining the nationwide effort this week to encourage americans to get vaccinated against flu during national influenza vaccination week. in support of the centers for disease control and prevention effort, from now through december 17, flu shots will be available from rite aid certified immunizing pharmacists at all rite aid pharmacies for only $19.99*, subject to state regulations. flu shots are covered by many insurance plans, including medicare part b. “despite the popular myth, it’s not too late to get a flu shot as flu activity usually peaks during the winter months,” said robert thompson, rite aid executive vice president of pharmacy. “there’s no better time than national influenza vaccination week to get a flu shot. we encourage anyone who hasn’t done so already to visit their local rite aid for their flu shot this week, to protect themselves and their family this flu season.” the center for disease control and prevention recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu shot as the first and most important step in preventing the flu. flu season in the united states can begin as early as october and can continue through mid-may, with the highest concentration of cases occurring between december and april. flu symptoms include headache, body aches, fever, fatigue, sore throat and dry cough. additional information about the upcoming flu season can be found at www.cdc.gov. members of rite aid’s free customer loyalty program, wellness+, will earn 25 points when they get their flu shot (prescriptions paid for in whole or in part by state or federal healthcare programs such as medicare or medicaid and prescriptions filled in new york and new jersey are not eligible by law for accrual of points). rite aid pharmacists are also able to administer vaccinations for 12 other diseases, such as pertussis (whooping cough), shingles and pneumonia, subject to state regulations. to learn more about rite aid’s year-round immunization program, visit www.riteaid.com. rite aid is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with approximately 4,700 stores in 31 states and the district of columbia with fiscal 2011 annual revenues of $25.2 billion. information about rite aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through rite aid’s website at www.riteaid.com. *$19.99 price applies only to standard injectable flu shot and is valid from 12/4-12/17/11. flu shots are available at all rite aid pharmacies, subject to state regulations, while supplies last. preservative-free vaccine available upon request.
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