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Meijer Enhances Immunization Access with New Mobile Services

In a significant move to improve public health accessibility, Meijer, a major retail chain in the Midwest, has recently launched a new mobile feature to facilitate vaccination scheduling. This initiative comes at a pivotal time as families prepare for the upcoming school year and the onset of cold and flu season. With this updated service, customers will now have the ability to book vaccination appointments in advance through their mobile devices, even before the vaccines become available in-store.

Streamlined Appointment Booking

Customers looking to maintain their health can now schedule vaccinations via rx.meijer.com. This convenient system is geared towards busy families and individuals navigating their autumn plans. Apart from flu shots, Meijer is expanding its offerings, including commonly recommended vaccines such as those for RSV, shingles, pneumonia, and COVID-19, subject to age, eligibility, and availability constraints.

Jackie Morse, Vice President of Health and Pharmacy at Meijer, emphasizes the importance of this initiative, stating, "As families and communities gear up for the new school year and the cold and flu season, Meijer Pharmacy is a trusted one-stop location where they can find the vaccines and resources necessary to protect themselves and their communities." By allowing for early scheduling, Meijer’s qualified pharmacists are available to assist patients in planning their vaccinations at a time that works best for them, enabling informed health decisions.

Expanding Vaccine Access Through Community Clinics

In addition to its pharmacy services, Meijer is actively bringing vaccinations to a wider audience by organizing mobile clinics at workplaces, community organizations, and local groups at no cost to the organizations involved. These efforts aim to alleviate barriers such as transportation issues and scheduling conflicts, providing a family-friendly and comfortable environment for receiving necessary vaccinations. Organizations interested in collaborating can submit requests through Meijer’s online platform.

Last year, Meijer successfully organized over 200 vaccination sites across the Midwest, administering more than 7,000 vaccines through these initiatives. This commitment has supported businesses, nursing homes, churches, schools, and other organizations in providing preventive care to those they serve.

Flexible Booking and mPerks Rewards

By offering flexible appointment options and enhancing vaccine access, Meijer is making it easier for customers throughout the Midwest to protect their health. This season, eligible individuals, including Medicare recipients, can earn mPerks points on vaccines. Customers can manage their vaccination needs at any time via the Meijer website or mobile app, by texting "RX" to 75049, or by visiting the nearest Meijer pharmacy to consult with a pharmacist.

For further information, customers can visit meijer.com/shopping/services/pharmacy.html.

About Meijer

Meijer is a privately owned, family-managed retail chain serving customers in over 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood shops, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As a pioneer of the one-stop-shop concept, Meijer's more than 70,000 employees strive to deliver a pleasant and efficient shopping experience both in-store and online. They offer a wide array of fresh food, quality clothing, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Consistently recognized as one of the best companies to work for, Meijer donates at least 6% of its profits annually to enhance its communities. For more corporate information, please visit newsroom.meijer.com.

Note: COVID-19 vaccines are currently not available through the new advanced booking feature; however, they are expected to be available this autumn pending regulatory approval.