LOS
ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralphs
Pharmacy, a healthcare division of Kroger Health, is urging
customers to get vaccinated against the flu this month to ensure
protection during peak flu season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends
individuals get vaccinated by the end of October for peak flu
protection. From 2010 to 2020, the CDC estimates the flu impacted
at least nine million people annually in the United States, resulting in up to 710,000
hospitalizations each year.
"It's best to get a flu vaccine before the end of October," said
Dr. Linh Lee, Pharm.D., Director of
Pharmacy for Ralphs. "You can get the flu at any time during flu
season, and it usually peaks between December and February. The
vaccine takes about 2 weeks to develop antibodies and provide
protection, which is why it's important to get your flu shot in the
early fall."
Ralphs Pharmacy is dedicated to providing protection from
influenza in the communities it serves to help people live
healthier lives. Eligible customers will receive a $5 coupon redeemable on groceries after the flu
vaccine is administered at a Ralphs Pharmacy until November 5.
Both high-dose flu vaccines, which are primarily focused to
provide extra protection for senior citizens, and regular dose flu
vaccines are available at Ralphs Pharmacies. Updated COVID-19
boosters are also available by appointment or walk-in. Vaccinations
for the flu and COVID-19 are safe and effective when paired
together. To learn more about flu shots, or to make an
appointment, visit: https://www.ralphs.com/flu.
Flu and COVID shots are administered by Ralphs' own Certified
Immunizing Pharmacists.
About Ralphs
Ralphs Grocery Company is dedicated to
our purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are more than
18,000 associates serving customers in 184 supermarkets across
Southern California. From the
company's headquarters in Los Angeles
County, Ralphs is a recognized leader in community service
and giving. The company supports Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste
initiative aimed at ending hunger in our communities and
eliminating waste within our company by the year 2025. Ralphs is a
subsidiary of The Kroger Co., (NYSE:KR), one of the world's largest
retailers, based in Cincinnati,
Ohio. For more about Ralphs, please visit our website at
www.ralphs.com.
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