Upcoming flu-vaccine clinics

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Flu-vaccine clinics

Monday -- Mechanicsville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday -- Virginia Center Marketplace, 4 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday -- The Village, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday -- Sycamore Square, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday -- Joe's Market, 4 to 7 p.m.; next Saturday -- Staples Mill/Dumbarton, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shots are free for customers with Medicare Part B. Customers not using health insurance: $25 with the UVC card. For details, call the flu hot line at (804) 340-3015 or visit http://www.ukrops.com.

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2608 Buford Road. The cost of the vaccine is $25 (with in-store coupon). For details, call the flu hot line at (804) 272-1423, ext. 31.

Flu vaccinations are being offered at in-store pharmacies for $24.95. Insurance plans may cover the cost, and Kroger will bill the insurer for health plans that Kroger accepts. Kroger pharmacies are open seven days a week; pharmacy hours vary. For details, call your local Kroger pharmacy or visit http://www.kroger.com.

Fast Track Anytime flu shots are offered at the following locations daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.: 8110 Midlothian Turnpike, 2205 N. Parham Road, 11020 Hull Street Road, 2300 E. Parham Road, 12101 S. Chalkley Road, 12 N. Thompson St., 3370 Pump Road and 7238 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Flu shots are $25. (With accepted insurance plans, you may be responsible only for the co-pay, if any applies.)