The Giant Company has announced that flu vaccinations are now available at all Giant and Martin's in-store pharmacies.

Flu shots for the 2024-25 flu and cold season are all trivalent and intended to protect against three strains of influenza: H1N1, H3N2 and a B/Victoria lineage virus. Giant and Martin's pharmacies carry several different types of flu shots for children, adults and seniors, including standard and high-dose products.

Most insurance plans cover flu shots with $0 copays, including Medicare Part B. Flu shots are administered by immunizing Giant and Martin's pharmacists and specially trained pharmacy team members, subject to state regulations.

Walk-ins are welcome, but customers can also make an appointment if they prefer. In addition, starting on Friday, Aug. 30, customers who present their Giant or Martin's card and receive a flu shot can get an offer for $5 off $25 of a future grocery order.

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 6 months and older, 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.

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.