RTTNews | Aug 12, 2021 09:20AM EDT

09:19 Thursday, August 12, 2021 (RTTNews.com) - Rite Aid (RAD) announced the availability of flu vaccines at all stores beginning Thursday. It now offers online scheduling in addition to walk-in availability for flu shots.

The CDC has warned that influenza infection rates could return to pre-pandemic levels this flu season.

Rite Aid's flu vaccinations include: Quadrivalent flu vaccine, which provides protection against four strains of the flu: the influenza A H3N2 virus, the influenza A H1N1 virus and two strains of influenza B virus; FLUAD, a quadrivalent vaccine with adjuvant, an ingredient that helps create a stronger immune response to vaccination, approved for people 65 and older; Fluzone HD, a high-dose quadrivalent vaccine indicated for patients 65 and older.

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