With summer over and fall here, flu season begins. One of the best ways to fight this disease is to get a flu shot.
And if staying healthy isn’t motivation enough to roll up your sleeves, how about a freebie or discount?
Several retail chains offer rewards to people who get their flu shots on their premises. Incentives are currently offered by the retailers listed below.
Generally, flu shots are free with most insurance plans. So if you have insurance, you can probably claim a flu reward when you get your shot from these chains without spending a dime. But be sure to confirm this with your insurer first.
For more ways to avoid the flu, check out “5 Cheap Ways to Beat the Flu”.
1.Kroger
Schedule your flu shot at a Kroger grocery store and you’ll get $5 off your next purchase. To obtain the reward, you must present your purchasing card at the pharmacy. The offer is valid until November 5 but is not available in Alabama, Arkansas or Oregon.
The list of Kroger family-owned stores is extensive and can be viewed on the company’s website.
2. CVS Pharmacy
Love shopping at CVS? Get your flu shot at a CVS pharmacy and you’ll get a $5 coupon off a $20 purchase at CVS or Longs Drugs, also owned by CVS.
This offer is available until December 31, while supplies last.
Offer is not available in certain states, including:
- Anywhere in Arkansas, New Jersey and New York
- MinuteClinic locations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
Additionally, the coupon cannot be issued or redeemed at CVS pharmacies by Target or CVS Pharmacy by Schnucks. You must have an ExtraCare card to receive savings.
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3. Walgreens
Get your flu shot at Walgreens and the retailer will give you $10 in Walgreens Cash rewards. This can be used for a future in-store purchase of $1 or more. Only one coupon can be used per transaction and no cashback will be given.
The offer is valid until September 30 for each vaccination you receive, but it is not available in Arkansas, New Jersey or New York.
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4.Safeway
Schedule your flu shot at Safeway and you can get 10% off an in-store purchase up to $200.
Offer not available in Arkansas, Oregon, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey or New York. It is also not available to people covered by a state or federal health care program.
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5.Albertson
Albertsons is another grocery chain offering 10% off an in-store purchase of up to $200 when you get your flu shot at a store.
Offer not available in Arkansas, Oregon, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey or New York. Persons covered by a state or federal health care plan are also excluded here.
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6. Winn Dixie
Get your flu shot at Winn-Dixie and you’ll receive a $10 coupon. You can get an additional $10 coupon if you receive another vaccine on the same day.
You must have a rewards account to get the coupons. No expiry date is mentioned.
Find a Winn-Dixie near you.
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