Food Lion announces clinics offering flu shots this fall

SALISBURY, N.C. Food Lion and Maxim Health Systems have teamed to offer flu clinics in Food Lions stores this fall, the companies said this week.

Customers may call their local Food Lion store, or visit www.foodlion.com to find out  to dates and times for the flu clinics. The clinics will run through Nov. 22.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent getting the flu. About 65 million Americans suffer influenza or worsening cases that lead to pneumonia, the CDC said.