Having the flu is no fun. In fact, it can be deadly. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Your best bet against catching the flu is to get a flu shot. And, as a Publix associate, you can get one for free today!

Now through Nov. 16, you can get a free flu shot from a trained Publix pharmacist. And, family members living in your household can receive a flu shot for $22, an $8 savings off the customer price.

Flu shots are offered at Publix pharmacies on a walk-up basis. For support locations, look for posters announcing the details on when and where flu shot clinics will be held this year.

Here’s what you need to get your free flu shot

Bring proof you work at Publix.

If you work in a store, wear your Publix uniform, or bring your photo ID and most recent pay statement printed from PASSport. If you work in support, bring your work badge.

Complete your vaccine consent form.

If you’re age 18 or older, you should have received a pre-printed vaccine consent form at your work location. If you’re a new associate or if you lose or don’t receive the pre-printed form, you can obtain a vaccine consent form from your Publix Communication Center or your Publix Pharmacy.

Don’t forget these restrictions apply to minors

• Anyone younger than age 18 must have their parent’s consent on the vaccine consent form before receiving a flu shot.
• In Florida, pharmacists cannot give flu shots to anyone younger than age 18. Minors can visit their primary care physician; however, a health insurance copay may be required.
• In Georgia, children ages 4 – 12 need a prescription from their physician to receive a flu shot. Pharmacists cannot give the flu shot to anyone younger than age 4.
• In Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee, children ages 12 – 17 need a prescription from their physician to receive a flu shot. Pharmacists cannot give the flu shot to anyone younger than age 12.
• In North Carolina, pharmacists cannot give the flu shot to anyone younger than
  age 14.