Prepare for flu season with a flu vaccination.
The flu is a serious illness that affects thousands of people every year. 200,000 people are hospitalized in the United States and over 36,000 die. Influenza is particular dangerous for children and the elderly as well as for people suffering from . Kroger offers flu shots, both for seasonal flu and for the H1N1 virus, as a service to the community. An appointment is necessary for the H1N1 flu shot; an appointment is not required for the seasonal flu shot.
Instructions
1. Plan on having a flu shot sometime in October or November. This protects you before the start of flu season. However, December or January is not too late if you have not been infected with the flu virus.
2. Determine if you or your family members are in the high-risk group for flu. Individuals in the high-risk group should have the H1N1 flu shot in addition to the seasonal flu shot. High-risk groups include children from 6 months to 5 years old, individuals who are 50 or older and people with chronic illnesses.
3. Call your local Kroger to find out details about flu vaccinations. If you or your child fall into the high-risk category for the H1N1 virus, call your local Kroger to confirm the H1N1 vaccine is still available. Kroger stocks a limited number of vaccinations for the H1N1 virus, 250 per store, and high risk groups are given priority.
4. Make an appointment. Visit Kroger and receive an appointment card. The appointment card is only necessary for the H1N1 flu shot. The seasonal flu shot does not require an appointment card. However, it is a good idea to call ahead to avoid spending a lot of time waiting if the pharmacy is busy. The H1N1 flu shout is $10 and the seasonal flu shot is $25.
5. Wear appropriate clothing. The flu shot is administered in the shoulder area. Kroger suggests wearing short sleeves or layered clothing that may be easily removed to expose the shoulders.
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