Health & Fitness

Flu Shots Available At Springfield Giant Stores

Giant will also begin offering drive-up flu shots in mid September as flu season nears during the coronavirus pandemic.

SPRINGFIELD, PA — As the coronavirus battle continues in Pennsylvania, flu season is creeping up.

Luckily, the two Giant stores in Springfield are offering flu shots.

Giant is making flu shots available now at all its stores, including the Springfield locations at 721 W. Sproul Road and 950 Baltimore Pike.

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Customers can also visit any in-store pharmacy to get their vaccination now.

Giant pharmacies offer several types of flu shots for children, adults and seniors.

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Most insurance plans cover flu shots at $0 copays, including Medicare Part B. Flu shots are administered by immunizing Giant pharmacists.

No appointment is needed for the in-store vaccinations.

Select Giant pharmacies will offer drive-up flu shots where patients can pull into a spot in the designated area of the parking lot and be vaccinated without leaving their car Sept. 13 through Oct. 17.

For customers who cannot be safely vaccinated from inside their vehicle or for walk-up customers, seating will be available. Social distancing measures will be in place if more than one patient is being served.

Store locations offering drive-up flu vaccinations as well as the dates and times will be available Sept. 1.

Appointment won't be needed for drive-up vaccinations.

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