LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With the flu
epidemic hitting Southern
California particularly hard, Ralphs Grocery Company wants
to remind families that it is not too late to get a flu
vaccination.
All Ralphs in-store pharmacies offer affordable flu shots. The
flu vaccination, available in 79 in-store pharmacies Ralphs
operates throughout Southern
California, is fully covered with no out-of-pocket costs by
most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal. Individuals without
insurance can obtain a shot for $25.
No appointments are necessary, and all flu shots are
administered by Ralphs' own Certified Immunizing Pharmacists.
"With the end of this year's flu season still nowhere in sight,
it's not too late to get a flu shot as it is the best defense
against getting the flu," said Linh
Lee, Pharm.D. for Ralphs. "By getting a flu shot, you are
helping yourself, your family and your community stay healthy."
Although the effectiveness of the flu vaccine this year is lower
than expected, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) still
recommends a flu shot for everyone over the age of six months.
According to the CDC, a flu shot can reduce the length and severity
of flu illness as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations.
Customers receiving a flu vaccination at a Ralphs Pharmacy are
not only protecting their health, they are providing a meal to a
person struggling with hunger. Through Ralphs' "One Shot, One Meal"
program, Ralphs is donating one meal to the Feeding America network
of food banks for every flu shot administered through April 1, 2018.
For additional details on flu vaccinations or other services
provided by Ralphs Pharmacies, please visit your local Ralphs
Pharmacy or call 1-888-437-3496 to find your nearest Ralphs
Pharmacy.
About Ralphs
Ralphs Grocery Company is dedicated to
our purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit ™. We are more
than 22,000 associates serving customers in 191 supermarkets across
Southern California. From the
company's headquarters in Los Angeles
County, Ralphs is a recognized leader in community service
and giving. Last year, the company contributed more than
$6 million to support education,
hunger relief, women's health and local nonprofit organizations in
the communities served by the company's stores. Ralphs is a
subsidiary of The Kroger Co., (NYSE:KR), one of the world's largest
retailers, based in Cincinnati,
Ohio. For more about Ralphs, please visit our website at
www.ralphs.com.
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