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Blue Cross Announces Flu Shot Sites

Four pharmacies in Johnston are among the 125+ locations statewide.

Four locations in Johnston — including two CVS stores, a , and — are among 125 sites where members of Blue Cross/Blue Shield can go for flu shots, the health insurer announced on Sept. 12.

In a press release, BCBSRI stated that its goal is to improve on the roughly 50-percent flu shot rate from 2010.

“Thanks to this innovative new program, BCBSRI members age nine and older can now walk right into a participating pharmacy in Rhode Island, show their insurance card and get their flu shot at no cost," said Blue Cross Senior V.P. and Chief Medical Officer Gus Manocchia in the statement. "The pharmacy will handle submitting the medical claim."

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The Johnston locations for flu shots covered by Blue Cross are:

  • CVS Pharmacy at and ;
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy at
  • Stop & Shop at 11 Commerce Way

A full list of flu shot locations in Rhode Island is attached to this article.

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