Kroger helps keep families healthy this fall
Kroger helps keep families healthy this fall
PR Newswire
CINCINNATI, Oct. 12, 2026
CINCINNATI, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, shares that getting vaccinated is one of the most effective steps families can take to protect their health and the health of those around them. Kroger pharmacies make it easy to schedule a vaccine appointment alongside weekly errands.
Flu, COVID-19, RSV and other routine vaccines are available now at Kroger Family of Pharmacies, with walk-in and scheduled appointments available. Most patients with health insurance can receive vaccines at no out-of-pocket costs. Vaccine appointments can be scheduled at Kroger.com/vaccine.
Savings are automatically loaded to a customers' loyalty accounts at Kroger pharmacy locations.
"Kroger touches more than 11 million customers every day, giving us a real opportunity to protect our communities," said Bill Shinton, interim president of Kroger Health. "Scheduling a flu shot while customers are picking up groceries or filling a prescription is the kind of simple, accessible healthcare that makes a difference for our neighbors."
What to know this season
Leading medical organizations continue to recommend annual flu vaccination for anyone six months and older, as well as a COVID-19 vaccination for adults 18 and older. RSV vaccines are encouraged for adults 75 and older as well as for adults ages 50 to 74 with certain chronic conditions. Customers with questions about routine vaccine eligibility can speak with a Kroger pharmacist.
Flu, COVID and RSV vaccines can safely be administered during the same visit. Kroger pharmacists are available to answer questions and help customers determine which vaccines are right for them.
Convenient care across the country
Kroger operates more than 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states with nearly 200 The Little Clinic locations. Customers can schedule vaccine appointments at Kroger.com/vaccine or visit their local Kroger Family of Pharmacies.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies more than 400,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through an eCommerce experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
SOURCE The Kroger Co.
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