Kroger Prioritizes Public Health with Accessible Vaccination Programs
The Kroger Co. is actively promoting public health by making various vaccinations readily available at its pharmacies across 35 states. The grocer emphasizes the importance of vaccinations, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, as effective measures to protect families and communities. Customers can schedule appointments online at Kroger.com/vaccine or utilize walk-in services. Most patients with health insurance can receive these vaccines without out-of-pocket costs. Bill Shinton, interim president of Kroger Health, highlighted the convenience of integrating vaccine appointments with routine grocery shopping or prescription pickups, underscoring Kroger's commitment to accessible healthcare. The company operates over 2,200 pharmacies and nearly 200 The Little Clinic locations, making it a significant point of access for health services. Medical organizations recommend annual flu vaccinations for individuals six months and older, COVID-19 vaccinations for adults 18 and older, and RSV vaccines for adults 75 and ...
