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For the sixth year, Florida Blue and Walgreens are teaming up to provide flu shots to the public

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — For the sixth year, Florida Blue and Walgreens are teaming up to provide flu shots and other vaccinations to the public at Florida Blue Centers across the state this fall. Insurance cards from any carrier are welcome, but health insurance is not required. Everybody receiving a vaccine at a Florida Blue Center will receive a $10 Publix gift card, while supplies last.

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This Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. free flu vaccines and other boosters will be available at the following spaces:

Florida Blue Center Town Center, 4855 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Florida Blue Center North, 13249 City Square Dr, Suite 103, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Winston Family YMCA, 221 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (vaccinations only).

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In addition to flu vaccines, COVID-19 boosters, pneumonia, TDAP and shingles vaccines are available. Get caught up on your vaccinations at a Florida Blue Center. The vaccines protect both you and those around you, helping to lower hospitalizations in our community.

Flu shots are available for persons ages 3 and older and 3D Mammogram Screenings (Town Center) and other health and community resources will be available as well.

The event is inviting families out to enjoy other fun activities they are hosting, like pumpkin decorating, family photos and live radio remotes.

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People with health insurance should bring their insurance cards with them, even from a carrier other than Florida Blue. Flu vaccines are covered at no cost for persons who do not have health insurance coverage.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required. Schedule an appointment here.

Masks are encouraged inside the Florida Blue Centers.


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