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If you have health insurance, getting a flu shot is probably free.
But just because you don’t have to pay for the vaccination doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be choosy about where you get it.
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Some Triangle grocery stores and pharmacies offer gift cards or discounts for people who get their flu shot there.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October.
Here’s a list of Triangle stores that offer perks when you get your flu vaccine there.
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Wegmans also offers flu shots, but the store doesn’t provide any discounts or rewards for people who get their vaccines there.
The News & Observer has reached out to Costco and Walmart to learn their policies.
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This story was originally published August 24, 2026 at 2:14 PM.