Flu vaccine now available for uninsured adults at no cost

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The Washington State Department of Health is collaborating with Safeway and Albertsons to offer no-cost influenza vaccinations for uninsured adults over the age of 18. The effort is to help prevent flu illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic as health officials are concerned that the presence of both viruses could put more people in the hospital and strain the state’s healthcare system. 

Twenty-three Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies across the state will offer the vaccine free of charge through June of 2021 to uninsured adults. No proof of residency or immigration status will be required for the vaccination. A list of participating locations can be found at doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/IllnessandDisease/Flu/NoCostVaccines.