CVS Caremark to offer free Flu Shots for unemployed – Minute Clinics and Vouchers

If you get your shot at a Minute Clinic, add it to your PHR, HealthVault or Google Health. A few weeks ago I had a little time and spoke to a physician’s assistant at one of the Clinics in Orange County. We talked about the PHRs and she was right up to date on how to guide a patient into the process, impressive! BD

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (Aug. 31) CVS Caremark is offering 100,000 free seasonal flu shots to those who are unemployed as part of a nationwide flu vaccination effort, the company announced on Monday.

The program will include on-site flu clinics at One-Stop Career Center locations and distribution of vouchers for free flu shots at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic. One-Stop Career Centers offer tools and training to job seekers.

In addition to offering $3 million in free flu vaccinations for the unemployed, the company is offering several options for consumers to get a flu shot.

Beginning Sept. 1, seasonal flu shots will be available daily, without an appointment, at more than 500 MinuteClinic locations. Starting Sept. 15, more than 9,000 flu shot clinic events will be held in select CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. Vaccinations are covered by more insurance plans.