Flu Shots Available Now at Major Pharmacy Chains

Appointments Open for 2024-25 Season

Several major pharmacy chains, including CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, have announced that they have opened appointments for flu shots for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This is good news for most Americans, as a 2023 IQVIA study found that approximately 70% of adult flu vaccinations were administered in retail pharmacies during the last flu season.

If you skipped the recommended flu or COVID-19 vaccinations last season, the CDC recommends that you get them now. Even though both vaccines can be given at the same visit, people should follow the recommended schedule for either vaccine.

Conclusion

Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from the flu, which can cause serious illness, hospitalization, and even death. By making flu shots widely available at pharmacy chains, these companies are making it easier for people to get the protection they need. If you have any questions about the flu shot, please talk to your doctor.

For more information on the flu vaccine, please visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/