Flu shots will be available in 2011 with more convenience than ever. They are likely available within your place of work, grocery store, pharmacy, doctors office or hospital just to name a few. We wanted to give you the breakdown on pricing and availability at all of the pharmacies would could as soon as the information is available to help ease your shopping for this years seasonal flu shot. If you have insurance of any kind that covers the cost of a flu shot, prices will likely be less and in many cases free of charge. More and more insurance companies are doing this each year, so be sure to check. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) money can also be used to cover immunization costs.
Store Price Availability
CVS $29.99 Available Now
Kmart $20.50 Available Now
Rite-Aid $27.99 Available Now
Target $24.99 Available Now
Walgreens $31.99 Available Now
Walmart $25.00 September 1st
Flu shots at the above 5 locations are available in the pharmacy all day, every day that the pharmacy is open. Walk-ins are welcome according to the representatives we spoke with.
This years’s flu shot cocktail provides protection against 3 strains including H1N1, H3N2, and Influenza B. These are the same strains that were in the 2010-2011 vaccine.
Medicare Patients can receive a flu shot at any of these pharmacies, or any other doctors office or pharmacy contracted to bill accordingly at no charge.
In many states, those with Medicaid coverage can also receive a seasonal flu shot for their lowest allowable co-pay, which is typically in the $1-$3 range.
If we you have any pricing information to contribute, or you have any questions regarding this article, please email us at info@rxsavingsllc.com.
