The Giant Company has announced that flu vaccinations are now available at all 133 Giant and Martin's in-store pharmacies.

Giant and Martin's pharmacies offer several types of flu shots for children, adults and seniors. Most insurance plans cover flu shots with no copay, including Medicare Part B. Flu shots are administered by immunizing pharmacists, subject to state regulations. No appointment is needed.

Through Saturday, Oct. 7, select Giant and Martin's pharmacies will once again 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 car. Store locations offering drive-up flu vaccinations as well as the dates and times will soon be available at 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 age 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 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.