Albertsons Pharmacies Offer Flu, Pneumonia, and RSV Immunizations with Up to $20 Grocery Coupon and 10,000 Healthy Points

Albertsons Companies is encouraging customers to get seasonal immunizations at over 1,700 pharmacies. Customers who receive a qualifying vaccination will receive a $20 grocery coupon and up to 10,000 healthy points in the Sincerely Health platform. Vaccinations include flu, pneumonia, and RSV, and appointments can be scheduled online or in-store. Pharmacists can also provide consultations and answer clinical-related questions.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. [NYSE: ACI] is stepping up its efforts to encourage customers to get seasonal immunizations, offering a range of incentives to make the process more rewarding. The company's pharmacies, which total over 1,700 locations across the United States, are now providing flu, pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations without appointments needed [1].

Customers who receive a qualifying vaccination at an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy will be rewarded with a coupon for up to $20 off their next grocery purchase. Additionally, they can earn up to 10,000 healthy points in the company's Sincerely Health platform from September 1 through October 15 [1]. This initiative aims to make it easier and more attractive for families to get vaccinated together.

The company's pharmacists are available to administer up to five immunizations, including flu, pneumonia, and RSV, as well as additional vaccines for shingles, hepatitis B, tetanus, and HPV. Customers can schedule appointments online via the store app or website, or directly at the pharmacy counter. Most locations offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate busy schedules [1].

In addition to vaccinations, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies now offer new at-home combined flu and COVID-19 test kits, providing two results from a single sample. These kits help customers monitor their health and prevent the spread of illness throughout the respiratory virus season [1].

Albertsons Companies is committed to supporting its customers' health and wellness, and this seasonal initiative is a significant part of that commitment. The company's pharmacists are available to support individuals and families by addressing clinical-related questions, guiding informed healthcare decisions, and offering consultations on vaccination history. Customers also benefit from free access to a digital vaccine record [1].

This move comes as the 2024-2025 influenza season was classified as a high-severity across all age groups in the US, resulting in at least 610,000 hospitalizations and 27,000 deaths [2]. The increasing severity of flu seasons underscores the importance of increasing influenza vaccination coverage and providing more accessible vaccination options.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACI/albertsons-companies-encourages-customers-to-help-stay-protected-and-8qxvc50yneik.html
[2] https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/flumist-influenza-vaccine-live-intranasal-the-nations-only-nasal-spray-flu-vaccine-now-available-for-home-delivery