KROGER PHARMACIES HAVE FLU SHOTS   Kroger’s 113 pharmacies in the Mid-Atlantic Region now are offering flu shots.      Insurance plans may cover the cost, and Kroger accepts Medicare.      The shots are administered by certified pharmacists. Kroger also offers Fluzone HD for every patient 65 years and older. Fluzone HD has better protection against influenza for patients 65 and older since it contains four times more antigen than the regular flu vaccine, said Chris Koon, Pharmacy manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The Fluzone HD shot is available as an option.      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot for all people age 6 months and older.      No appointments are necessary at Kroger Pharmacies. All pharmacies are open every day, but the hours vary, so call your local Kroger pharmacy to check on its hours of operation. The pharmacies are located within Kroger stores in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and the eastern portions of Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.      The cost of the flu vaccine is $18.      Your Kroger pharmacy also is available to provide on-site flu clinics for workplaces and businesses. For information about the Kroger workplace Flu program, visit www.kroger.com/workplaceflu.

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