For Immediate Release
09/24/2020
Phone: 980-432-1800
Website: www.rowancountync.gov/covid-19
Email: covid-19@rowancountync.gov
Rowan County Case Information: https://bit.ly/rowan-covid19-hub
Local Pharmacies and Novant Health Clinics Now Offering the Flu Vaccine
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people — such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions — are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
The flu vaccine is safe and an effective way to prevent the flu, or prevent a more severe case. Preventing illness is key for employers and for our community. Especially during COVID-19, we want to reduce the burden of the flu on Rowan County. We have compiled a list of local pharmacies who are currently offering the flu vaccine. In many cases, the flu shot is free with health insurance.
Cannon Pharmacy 1401 Jake Alexander Blvd., S., Salisbury 980-892-0700 *Call for an appointment | Moose Pharmacy 1408 West Innes Street, Salisbury 704-636-6340 *Walk-ins are welcome before 5:30 pm |
CVS 1702 E. Innes St., Salisbury 704-633-7135 *Walk-ins are welcome | The Medicine Shoppe 1357 W. Innes St., Salisbury 704-637-6120 *Drive-thru vaccines on Tuesdays; 9 am to 1 pm **Vaccines by appointment only on Fridays |
CVS 1924 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury 704-636-1616 *Walk-ins are welcome | Walgreens 1505 E. Innes St., Salisbury 704-637-6864 *Walk-ins are welcome |
CVS 8765 US 52, Rockwell 704-279-2581 *Walk-ins are welcome | Walgreens 1906 W. Innes St., Salisbury 704-636-7479 *Walk-ins are welcome |
Food Lion Pharmacy 525 Jake Alexander Blvd., W., Salisbury 704-636-7615 *By appointment only | Walgreens 705 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury 704-630-0738 *Walk-ins are welcome |
Food Lion Pharmacy 1460 S. Main St., China Grove 704-855-1316 *Walk-ins are welcome | Walgreens 508 N. US 29 Hwy., China Grove 704-857-0116 *Walk-ins are welcome |
Walmart Pharmacy 323 South Arlington St., Salisbury 704-639-9804 | |
NOVANT HEALTH, ROWAN MEDICAL CLINICS
All Novant Health clinics should have flu vaccines by October 1st and will be offering them by appointment only. Please call your primary physician to schedule an appointment. Novant Health clinics are also accepting new patients at this time if anyone needs a doctor and/or needs to get their flu vaccine.
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Contact:
TJ Brown
704-216-8918
tj.brown@rowancountync.gov
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