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KROGER'S FAMILY OF PHARMACIES OFFER CUSTOMER EASY AND AFFORDABLE SEASONAL FLU VACCINATIONS
CINCINNATI, Ohio, August 24,
2009 – The Kroger Co.’s (NYSE:
KR) Family of Pharmacies is
making it easy and affordable
for customers to take steps to
keep themselves and their
families healthy by getting
seasonal flu immunizations
early.
This year, Kroger’s more than
1,900 in-store pharmacies will
again offer convenient access to
seasonal flu vaccines at an
affordable price. Beginning in
September, flu vaccines will be
administered by Kroger’s own
Certified Immunizing Pharmacists
for $25 per vaccine. During the
2008-2009 flu season, the Kroger
Family of Pharmacies
administered nearly 1 million
flu vaccinations.
“Our customers have saved more
than $200 million through our $4
generic program. Our seasonal
flu shot program is yet another
way of helping our customers
with easy, accessible and
affordable health services –
particularly when they need it
most,” said Lincoln Lutz, Vice
President of Pharmacy Operations
for Kroger. “Customers rely on
our team of expert Pharmacists
and Pharmacy Technicians who
provide professional counsel and
service in a convenient,
friendly environment.”
The Centers for Disease Control
encourages seasonal flu
vaccinations for anyone wishing
to reduce their chances of
getting the flu. Groups who are
particularly susceptible
include:
- Individuals aged 6 months to
19 years old and those who are
50 years old or older
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with certain
chronic medical conditions
- People who live in nursing
homes or other long-term care
facilities
- Health care workers
- Household contacts and
caregivers of children less than
6 months of age
In addition to offering seasonal
flu vaccines, Kroger is actively
involved with local, state and
federal health authorities,
including the CDC, who are
developing and preparing for
distribution and administration
of an H1N1 (“Swine”) flu vaccine
and government stockpile of
anti-viral medications. As a
part of Kroger’s pandemic
planning and seasonal readiness,
Kroger is actively building
inventories of key items for the
prevention and treatment of
influenza.
For additional questions on
seasonal flu vaccines or
Kroger’s $4 generic drug
program, please visit your local
Kroger pharmacy.
Kroger, one of the nation’s largest retail grocery chains, employs more than 326,000 associates who serve customers in 2,475 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states. Kroger operates stores under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. In addition, Kroger associates serve customers in 764 convenience stores, 387 fine jewelry stores and 798 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. Kroger also operates 40 food processing plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. For more information about the Company, please visit www.kroger.com.
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| Kroger Contacts:
Media:
Meghan Glynn
(513) 762-1304
Investor: Carin Fike
(513) 762-4969
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