H1N1 Flu Shots Now Available at Local Pharmacies, Supermarkets & Retailers

Today, the Wall Street Journal's Health Blog discusses the H1N1 vaccine now being widely available at local pharmacies, supermarkets and other retailers with in-store clinics.

“Right now there’s probably more supply than demand,” Troyen A. Brennan, chief medical officer at drugstore chain CVS Caremark, told the WSJ this morning. CVS is offering the swine-flu vaccinations in 23 states, while Rite-Aid has them in 30 states and Wal-Mart in 48 states. Walgreens, the No. 1 pharmacy chain by number of stores, will have them available in 49 states by year end, the WSJ says.

The article goes on to say that most retailers are charging between $10-$18 per shot. 

To find the nearest H1N1 flu shot location in Los Angeles County, visit FluShotLA.com.

H1N1 vaccine is also available in limited quantities at 11 Public Health clinics. Please check here to see if you are eligible for vaccinations at the Public Health clinics. Then call the nearest clinic to find out what days and times the vaccine is available.   Find a clinic. 


To read the full article on the Wall Street Journal Health Blog, click here.