free flu shot program for the unemployed & uninsured at cvs

These flu shots are being offered to the unemployed, using vouchers that will be distributed at select government-run One-Stop Career Center locations.

The program will begin in October with distribution of vouchers that may be used for a free seasonal flu shot at MinuteClinic or at any scheduled CVS/pharmacy flu clinic. The exact dates and locations for voucher distribution will be announced in the near future. Please check back here for more information soon.

Please note that vouchers will not be distributed at CVS/pharmacy stores or MinuteClinic health care centers.

The recent CVS Caremark 2009 Health IQ study revealed that those who are unemployed, seeking employment are among the least likely to get a flu shot, with only 34% reporting they received a flu shot last year, compared to 49% of respondents overall.“The number of people who did not get a flu shot last year is alarming,” said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for CVS Caremark. “CVS Caremark wants to ensure cost and access are not barriers to getting a flu shot this year for one of the most vulnerable populations, the unemployed. Our commitment to offer 100,000 free flu shots is part of our broader efforts to help prevent the spread of seasonal flu which can lead to more serious and costly health problems.”