ARCADIA, Calif. -- Vons and Pavilions stores announced that they are offering flu vaccines at all 309 locations in Southern California and Clark County Nevada. Now through February 2007, or while supplies last, flu vaccines will be administered at stores. Most stores will give vaccines on a walk-in basis at in-store pharmacies, while others will conduct scheduled flu shot clinics.

"The best way to prevent the flu is to get a vaccine each fall. By administering vaccines on site at our in-store pharmacies, Vons and Pavilions are making it easy for anyone to protect themselves," said Dave Fong, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy. "Receiving a flu shot is as easy as stopping at the pharmacy during your regular shopping trip."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flu vaccines for people who are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications and for those who live with or care for high-risk persons. According to the CDC, those who should receive annual flu vaccines are:

* Children 6 months to 5 years old

* Pregnant women

* People 50 years old or older

* People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, diabetes, seizure disorder, anemia, and weakened immune system

* Caretakers of children less than 6 months of age

* Healthcare professionals who are in close contact...


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