The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. Often people wonder if they should get a flu vaccine or the “flu shot”. However, flu shots have proven to reduce illness, absenteeism and flu-related medical expenses.
The flu shot is recommended for people who live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Those who are around a lot of people throughout the day should also be vaccinated. This includes those who live in apartments in Roanoke, VA.
The CDC recommends that people get their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as the vaccine becomes available in their community. Vaccination before December is best to be sure that the vaccine is in place before the high flu activity. But people are encouraged to get vaccinated throughout the flu season, which can be as early as October and run through May.
Kroger Pharmacies in Roanoke is making it easy and affordable for residents to protect themselves and their families against seasonal flu viruses by offering early vaccinations.
The cost of the flu vaccine is $25. Kroger will bill the insurer for health insurance plans that Kroger accepts, there are plenty of insurance plans that may cover the cost.
The flu vaccines are administered by Kroger’s own Certified Immunizing Pharmacists.











