The Giant Company recently announced that flu vaccinations are now available at all 132 Giant and Martin's in-store pharmacies. Giant and Martin's pharmacists will again offer drive-up flu vaccinations in select store parking lots beginning in September.

Customers can visit any in-store pharmacy to receive their vaccination now. Giant and Martin's pharmacies offer several types of flu shots for children, adults and seniors. Most insurance plans cover flu shots at $0 copays, including Medicare Part B. Flu shots are administered by immunizing Giant and Martin's pharmacists, subject to state regulations.

Through Saturday, Oct. 2, select Giant and Martin's pharmacies will offer drive-up flu vaccinations where patients can pull into a spot in the designated area of the store parking lot and be vaccinated without leaving their cars. For more information about store locations offering drive-up flu vaccinations, as well as the dates and times available, visit http://www.giantfoodstores.com/pages/tgc-vaccines or http://www.martinsfoods.com/pages/tgc-vaccines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccination. While the CDC recommends flu shots by the end of October for everyone over age 6 months, certain groups of people are at greater risk for complications from the flu. These groups include people with diabetes, pregnant women, adults over age 65, children under age 5, those with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, those with kidney and liver disorders, heart disease patients and those with compromised immune systems.

In addition to flu shots, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are available at Giant and Martin's pharmacies to adults age 18 and above. COVID-19 vaccine type may vary by location. Pharmacies offering the Pfizer vaccine can administer to teens ages 12 to 17. Parental consent is required, and the parent/guardian must be on-site. The COVID-19 vaccine is administered at no out-of-pocket cost. If applicable, an appointment for the second dose will be made at the time customers receive their first dose.

To find the nearest Giant or Martin's pharmacy, visit http://www.giantfoodstores.com or http://www.martinsfoods.com or download the free Giant or Martin's Pharmacy App.