Bartell To Offer In-Store Vaccination

As part of its “Fight The Flu” program, in University Place will be offering two opportunities to get an in-store vaccination in September and October.

The Seattle-based drugstore chain is now offering in-store flu shots by appointment or a walk-in basis at many locations. Here’s the schedule for the University Place store:

- Sept. 23, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

- Oct. 7, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All in-store flu vaccination recipients will receive a Bartell's coupon book with over $140 in store-wide savings.

Pharmacists can immunize anyone 14 years of age or older (ages 14 through 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Bartell's is also offering Fluzone(r) High-Dose, an influenza vaccine designed specifically for people 65 years and older.  Fluzone(r) High-Dose vaccines contain 4 times the amount of antigen (the part of the vaccine that prompts the body to make antibody) contained in regular flu shots.

For area businesses with 25 or more employees, Bartell Drugs is launching its corporate seasonal flu vaccination program-offering "in-the-workplace" flu shot clinics. Now in its fifth year, the program provides a convenient way for businesses and employees to decrease sick time and lost productivity due to sickness. Employees vaccinated against influenza help protect their families and co-workers from contracting the virus, some of whom may be at higher risk from complications.

Bartell's pharmacists will administer flu shots at businesses, with discounts available for groups of over 50 employees.

For more information on Bartell's corporate flu clinics program, call (206) 768-7700 or email flu@bartelldrugs.com.