WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 21, 2026) — All Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations are now administering flu vaccines for the 2026-2027 with no appointment or prescription necessary.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy offers both regular- and high-dose flu shots, which are free with Medicare and most insurance plans. Those who get a flu shot at Hy-Vee can also earn a twenty-cent Fuel Saver reward.
While an appointment is not necessary, individuals can save time by scheduling their flu shot in advance online at hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/health-service-consent. Patients can also receive multiple vaccines in one visit to Hy-Vee Pharmacy.
Flu shots are available without a prescription to eligible patients six months and older at Hy-Vee stores in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota; or three years and older at Hy-Vee locations in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services’ PREP Act.
To learn more about Hy-Vee’s health and wellness services, visit hy-vee.com/health.
Hy-Vee Inc is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 540 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $14 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise, and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named one of the top grocery stores in America by USA Today. The company’s more than 70,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit hy-vee.com.
