Fred Meyer offering ‘stress-free’ back-to-school immunizations – no appointment needed

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As families gear up for a new school year, Fred Meyer is making it easier than ever to check a major item off the back-to-school to-do list: required vaccinations.

Parents can now get their children immunized without an appointment, including evenings and
weekends, at all Fred Meyer pharmacy locations.

Whether you’re shopping for crayons, clothes or lunchbox essentials, Fred Meyer makes it easy
to take care of immunizations in the same trip—convenient, quick, and all in one stop.

“We know parents are juggling a lot during back-to-school season,” said Tiffany Sanders, Corporate Affairs Manager for Fred Meyer. “By offering routine immunizations without an appointment—including nights and weekends—we’re helping families stay on track, stay healthy, and stay ready for school.”

Immunizations Matter—For the Classroom and the Field
Staying up to date on vaccines isn’t just a requirement for school attendance—it’s also essential
for students participating in sports and other extracurricular activities.

“Whether your child is starting kindergarten or gearing up for school sports, being up to date on
their immunizations is an important step in protecting their health and the health of others,” said
Kayla Hensley, Division Health Leader at Fred Meyer. “Our pharmacists are here to make it as
easy and convenient as possible for families to get the care they need while they shop. Our
pharmacists are available to discuss which vaccines are right for customers of all ages.”

Here’s a quick guide by age on recommended and sometimes required vaccinations -
Before starting kindergarten (ages four-six):

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chicken pox)
• Polio
• Flu (yearly)
• COVID (yearly)
  Elementary and middle school:
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertusses (Tdap)
• Meningitis
• Flu (yearly)
• COVID (yearly)
• HPV
  Junior high and high school:
• Meningitis
  Meningococcal conjugate (2nd dose at age 16)
  Serogroup B Meningococcal (ages 16-18)
• HPV (only if not previously received)
• Flu (yearly)
• COVID (yearly)

No Appointment Needed – Just Walk In
With many clinics and pediatricians booking out weeks in advance, Fred Meyer pharmacies offer
a more accessible solution. Parents can skip the wait and walk in for same-day immunizations—
no appointment required, even on nights and weekends. Fred Meyer pharmacists are certified
to administer a wide range of vaccines in a private, professional setting. Many insurance plans
cover vaccinations at no cost.

Visit your local pharmacy during regular business hours—including nights and weekends.
To find the nearest Fred Meyer pharmacy and store hours visit: FredMeyer.com/Pharmacy.

About Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer Stores, based in Portland, Ore., offers one-stop shopping at its 132 multidepartment
stores in four western states. More than 35,000 Fred Meyer associates help customers fill their
food, apparel, and general merchandise needs in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Stores
range in size from 65,000 to 200,000 square feet and carry more than 250,000 products under
one roof. Additionally, Fred Meyer contributes nearly 5 million to communities across the
Northwest each year through grants from the Fred Meyer Foundation as well as product
donations, cash donations and sponsorships. Fred Meyer also donates over 5 million pounds of
food to local food banks each year via the Food Rescue Program. Fred Meyer Stores is a division
of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). For more information, please visit our Web site
at www.fredmeyer.com.