Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations now offering flu shots

Posted on August 25, 2021
The Bloomington Hy-Vee located at 1403 N. Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/Hy-Vee Bloomington)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Flu shots are now being offered at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations around the nation, including the twin cities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), people six months and older are recommended to get a flu vaccine each year to prevent the flu virus from spreading.

However, children 3-years and older are recommended to get the flu vaccine in Illinois.

“Hy-Vee will also be offering workplace vaccination clinics using its fleet of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles and Hy-Vee Health Trailers,” the company said in a news release.

Each patient who receives a flu vaccine at Hy-Vee Pharmacy can earn a 20-cent Hy-Vee Fuel Saver reward, which can be redeemed at any Hy-Vee Gas location.

“Hy-Vee pharmacists conduct a screening process prior to vaccination to ensure each individual is receiving the most beneficial flu vaccine for their health,” the company added in a press release. “Both regular and high-dose flu vaccines are available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations.”

Most insurance plans cover the flu vaccine at no charge.

No appointment is needed to receive a flu vaccine; however, Hy-Vee requires vaccine patients to wear a mask during their vaccination.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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