BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Firms, Inc. [NYSE: ACI] pharmacies at the moment are providing the newest monovalent mRNA COVID vaccines from Pfizer (NYSE:) and Moderna (NASDAQ:) together with the annual flu vaccine, in anticipation of a difficult flu and COVID-19 season, as forecasted by the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC).
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Albertsons Cos. pharmacies present devoted and customized care to hundreds of thousands of sufferers yearly, and our trusted pharmacists are right here to dispense medicines and administer important vaccines in preparation for the upcoming fall and winter virus season, stated Anthony DalPonte, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at Albertsons Cos. Vaccines are some of the highly effective instruments we have now to maintain ourselves wholesome whereas additionally safeguarding our family members and our communities. As a long-standing group well being associate, our 1,700 pharmacies nationwide make it straightforward to get vaccinated in a well timed, protected and handy method.
This yr, the CDC recommends everybody ages 6 months and older obtain up to date 2024-2025 COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with uncommon exceptions. The CDC says that the concurrent administration of each vaccines is taken into account protected.
Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacy groups are skilled in administering vaccinations and dedicated to creating the method as seamless as attainable. Appointments could be made on-line at the moment utilizing the vaccine appointment scheduler, accessible on the grocery app or web site, and in retailer at greater than 1,700 Albertsons Cos. pharmacy areas together with Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. Throughout these appointments, pharmacists can administer as much as 5 immunizations, which incorporates further vaccines, as indicated, equivalent to these for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
As well as, pharmacists can be found to help people and households by addressing clinical-related questions, aiding clients in making knowledgeable healthcare selections and providing consultations on vaccination historical past. Most pharmacy areas provide night and weekend hours for added comfort.
For each immunization administered at an Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacy, recipients will obtain a coupon eligible for 10 % off their subsequent grocery buy as much as $200, and entry to a free digital vaccine file.
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Particulars of coupon could be discovered right here.
About Albertsons Firms
Albertsons Firms is a number one meals and drug retailer in the USA. As of June 15, 2024, the Firm operated 2,269 retail meals and drug shops with 1,725 pharmacies, 403 related gas facilities, 22 devoted distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing amenities. The Firm operates shops throughout 34 states and the District of Columbia beneath greater than 20 well-known banners together with Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Meals Markets and Balducci’s Meals Lovers Market. The Firm is dedicated to serving to individuals throughout the nation stay higher lives by making a significant distinction, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2023, together with the Albertsons Firms Basis, the Firm contributed greater than $350 million in meals and monetary help, together with greater than $35 million by our Nourishing Neighbors Program to make sure these residing in our communities and people impacted by disasters have sufficient to eat.
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