Publix Flu Shot Gift Card 2023 (2024)

FAQs

Does Publix give 10 gift cards for flu shots? ›

A pharmacist confirms that without insurance, the cost will be between $50 and $60. Publix used to offer $10 to people who got the flu shot there, but a pharmacist confirmed to me that that is no longer the case.

All flu vaccines for the 2023-2024 season will be quadrivalent (four-component). Most will be thimerosal-free or thimerosal-reduced vaccines (91%), and about 21% of flu vaccines will be egg-free.

Flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with certain chronic health conditions. Flu vaccination has been associated with lower rates of some cardiac events among people with heart disease, especially among those who have had a cardiac event in the past year.

No cost to you

Please note: Fluad, a flu vaccine for adults age 65 and older, is not covered under the associate free flu shot program. However, associates enrolled in the Publix BCBS PPO Plan or Medicare Part B can receive Fluad free at a Publix Pharmacy.

A Publix gift card says you're the best! Visit the Publix Gift Cards page for more information. Physical gift cards: Publix gift cards can be found near the checkout lanes or in the greeting card section at any of our stores.

Vaccination in July and August is not recommended for most adults but can be considered for some groups. While ideally it's recommended to get vaccinated by the end of October, it's important to know that vaccination after October can still provide protection during the peak of flu season.

March 1, 2024 -- The vaccines for this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related hospitalization in adults and 52% to 61% effective for children, according to estimates in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report issued Thursday.

The CDC recommends FLUZONE ^® HIGH-DOSE, a higher-dose flu vaccine, for people 65+. FLUZONE ^® HIGH-DOSE, FLUBLOK ^®, or an adjuvanted quadrivalent vaccine are preferentially recommended by the CDC for people 65+ over standard-dose flu shots.

For those younger than 65, the CDC does not recommend a particular flu vaccine over another, but for those over 65, three types of flu vaccines are advised: Fluad ^® Quadrivalent, Flublok ^® Quadrivalent Recombinant, or Fluzone ^® High-Dose Quadrivalent.

How long are you contagious with the flu? ›

Period of Contagiousness

People with flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness. Some otherwise healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after becoming sick.

The best way to protect against the flu is by receiving the flu vaccination every year, but there are actually two types of flu immunizations: trivalent and quadrivalent.

Yes, the flu shot wears off in about six months. The flu shot does not provide long-lasting protection, which is another reason we need to get one every year. When should I get a flu shot? We typically suggest getting the flu shot in the early fall, before the virus starts circulating in the community.

Although the annual influenza vaccine isn't 100% effective, the vaccine lowers the chances of having severe complications from infection. This is especially true for people who are at high risk for flu complications. High risk groups include: Adults older than age 65.

Gift cards stored in your Club Publix account can be used for in-store purchases when you pay with the Publix app at Publix Super Markets, Publix Liquors, or Publix Pharmacies. They can also be used for in-store pickup orders placed online.

To add funds to your gift card, bring the physical card to any register at your nearby Publix store. The balance of the corresponding card in your Club Publix account will automatically update. eGift cards: No. You cannot reload an eGift card.