Meijer to Offer Free Flu Shots at Two Clinics Next Week
In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the State of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, including those who are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage.
The walk-up and drive-through events will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Comerica Park in Detroit and Jackson Field in downtown Lansing. The doses will be provided by the State of Michigan and will be administered by the Meijer Pharmacy Team.
“Although it’s always important to get your flu shot, we know people are being extra vigilant this year about maintaining good health,” Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said. “Meijer is committed to our communities, and we are pleased to partner with the State of Michigan, and two of our state’s favorite baseball teams to ensure those who may not have had easy access to a flu shot are able to get vaccinated.”
The clinics will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the following locations:
- Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Parking for the walk-in clinic will be in Lot 1 off Woodward Ave. Participants can then enter the Park at Gate A. For those looking to take advantage of the drive-through option, they will enter Lot 1, proceed to Lot 2 (directly adjacent to Lot 1) for registration and then follow instructions to the “D Garage” where the shots will be administered.
- Jackson Field, 505 E. Michigan Ave. in downtown Lansing, on the concourse. Parking for the walk-in clinic will be in the parking lots directly in front of the stadium. In partnership with the City of Lansing and Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority, the drive-through clinic will be held at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave. Access to the drive-through location will be on City Market Drive off Cedar St.
At all locations, participants must fill out paperwork and get their temperatures taken before the vaccination is administered. CDC guidelines will be followed; social distancing will be in effect, hand sanitizer will be readily available and masks will be required and provided onsite.
Customers can also get a flu shot at any Meijer Pharmacy without an appointment during pharmacy hours. However, they can also complete the available form at the pharmacy or speed up their visit by scheduling their flu shot online and filling out the vaccination form on their smartphones using the retailer’s new contactless texting-based pharmacy service.