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Blue Cross Announces Flu Shot Sites
Four locations in Woonsocket are among the 125+ pharmacies statewide.
Four locations in Woonsocket — including three CVS stores and a — 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 Woonsocket locations for flu shots covered by Blue Cross are:
- - 166 Cass Ave.
- - 1516 Diamond Hill Road
- - 200 Social Street
- CVS Pharmacy at - 450 Clinton St.
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