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Kroger Atlanta Division Sponsoring Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics

Kroger flu shot clinics

Last updated on December 12th, 2024

Kroger’s Atlanta Division, supported by Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., says it has developed a comprehensive flu shot program, designed to help local customers get their recommended vaccines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The program includes touchless in-store appointments and Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics.

All flu shot appointments can be booked online. Drive-ups are welcome at the drive-through clinics while supplies last.

Flu shot clinics, dates and locations

The dates and locations for Drive Through Flu Shot Clinics in metro Atlanta are:

  • Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta
  • Sept. 23 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gwinnett Church Hamilton Mill, 2000 Gravel Springs Road, Buford
  • Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Road, Atlanta

“With so many health facilities already overburdened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for all Americans to get a flu shot,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, which includes Georgia, East Alabama and South Carolina. “At our COVID-19 drive-thru test sites, we were able to assist thousands of people in getting a test in a short amount of time. By using that model to provide flu shots, we hope to provide more customers with a safe, convenient option to get vaccinated.”   

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that during an average flu season, 8 percent of the U.S. population gets sick from the flu, with an average of 500,000 flu-related hospitalizations. Since March, more than 370,000 Americans have already been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19, marking the potential for a significant burden on the already taxed healthcare system. In addition, according to symptom lists published by the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are similar, which may create the potential for confusion, anxiety and loss of productivity as schools and businesses work through their COVID-19 plans and protocols.

“It will be very difficult for people to determine the difference between flu symptoms and COVID-19,” Turner said. “That’s why it’s so important for Americans to get a flu shot this year. It not only has been proven to help protect against the flu but may also help reduce misidentification as COVID-19.”

To receive a flu shot, customers and associates can make an appointment online. They can also complete their pre-visit paperwork online to reduce contact and promote physical distancing, and many insurance companies cover the flu shot with no co-pay.

Kroger Health is also helping employers address both COVID-19 and the flu via its COVIDCare Plus program, which includes an FDA-authorized COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit and additional services such as vaccine clinics, telehealth, and screening programs for personalized health management. Learn more at krogerhealth.com.



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