PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rite Aid (OTC: RADCQ) today announced that appointments for influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial (RSV) vaccines currently are available at all store locations, including Bartell Drugs in the Pacific Northwest. Customers can now schedule appointments effective immediately for these vaccines and many others to protect themselves and family members against the upcoming respiratory virus season through Rite Aid's online scheduler .

"With school starting soon and the upcoming fall respiratory season just around the corner, it's important for families to stay up to date on their routine vaccines and reduce the spread of respiratory illness," said Karen Staniforth, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Rite Aid. "Whether customers choose to walk-into the pharmacy or schedule their vaccine in advance, Rite Aid is here to provide convenient access to the health services they need."

Rite Aid will be offering flu vaccines protecting against the strains of influenza that are expected to circulate in the U.S. this year, as well as a nasal spray flu vaccine, which is in limited supply at select locations as indicated by the scheduler. Customers receiving their flu shot from now until September 30 will get a coupon for $5 off a $25 in-store purchase. This offer excludes stores in New York or New Jersey and some restrictions apply. See Riteaid.com/flu for details.

The 2024-2025 flu vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for everyone six months of age and older. The CDC also recommends an RSV vaccine for everyone ages 75 and older and adults ages 60-74 at increased risk of severe RSV, based on discussions with their pharmacist or other healthcare provider. One dose of maternal RSV vaccine during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy is also recommended from the start of September through January. The RSV vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs also offer COVID-19 and other routine vaccinations at all locations, helping customers and families stay up to date on vaccines that provide critical protection against certain diseases, some of which are required for certain ages, activities or for overseas travel. Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs will provide the new 2024-2025 CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccine once available late this summer, which will better protect against the most prevalent COVID-19 strain. Rite Aid pharmacists can provide additional guidance on which vaccines are right for each customer and advise on the timing of administration of each vaccine.

Rite Aid and Bartell's pharmacists can immunize adults and children three years of age and older against influenza and COVID-19. To schedule an appointment for a flu vaccine or other immunizations, Rite Aid customers can use the online scheduling tool at riteaid.com. Bartell Drugs customers can use the online scheduling tool linked here . All locations also accept walk-ins.

About Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid is a full-service pharmacy committed to improving health outcomes. Rite Aid is defining the modern pharmacy by meeting customer needs with a wide range of solutions that offer convenience, including retail and delivery pharmacy, as well as services offered through our wholly owned subsidiary Bartell Drugs, which has supported the health and wellness needs in the Seattle area for more than 130 years. For more information, visit .