CVS Caremark to offer free vaccines for unemployed

WOONSOCKET, R.I. 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.

Meanwhile, through its PBM, CVS Caremark will work with its employer clients during flu season to make it easier, more convenient and more affordable for their employees to get an annual flu vaccination. Employer clients can participate in a program that offers seasonal flu shots at no cost to their employees at MinuteClinic locations, flu shot clinic events held in select CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide or at employer on-site clinics.