What is the flu?

Flu is a common, contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness and can be life-threatening. According to the CDC, flu is transmitted when infected persons sneeze, cough, or talk. It can also spread by touching infected surfaces or objects, such as desks and phones. While the flu and common cold may share symptoms, they are caused by different viruses.

When is flu season?

Flu infections can happen at any time of year but occur most frequently during the fall and winter months. Getting a flu shot before flu season starts is the best way to protect yourself and your family. Visit the CDC’s website to learn more about the flu.†

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Schedule flu vaccines

Can I get my flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time?

Yes. You can receive multiple vaccines during a single visit, including the flu shot and COVID‑19 booster, if eligible. Ask your Publix pharmacist.

How much does the flu shot cost?

Flu shots are covered by most health insurance plans, Medicare Part D plans, and Medicaid plans with no out-of-pocket costs for eligible individuals. Medicaid coverage varies by state. Individual costs vary. Ask your Publix pharmacist.

How do I get my $5 digital gift card after I receive my flu shot?*

You’re eligible to receive a digital gift card when you meet the following requirements.

1. You are 18 years or older as of date of flu shot administration.
2. You have an active digital Publix Pharmacy account.
• If you do not have an active digital Publix Pharmacy account, download the Publix Pharmacy mobile app or go to rx.publix.com and follow the instructions to create an account.
3. You are linked as a patient to your digital Publix Pharmacy account within 21 days of receiving your flu shot.
• To link yourself as a patient, log in to the Publix Pharmacy web or mobile app.
• Select “Add patient” and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Enter a prescription number, followed by the four-digit store number, from a recent Publix Pharmacy prescription or the paperwork provided after your flu shot (example below). If you didn’t receive a prescription number, please contact your local Publix Pharmacy.

Within 96 hours of completing these steps, your $5 digital gift card will be emailed from egiftcards@buyatab.com to the email address associated with your Publix Pharmacy account.

Do I need a Publix Pharmacy account to receive the gift card?

Yes, patients must have or open a Publix Pharmacy account, and must be linked as a patient within 21 days of receiving the flu shot.

The promotion offers a $5 Publix digital gift card for Publix Pharmacy account holders who receive a flu shot at Publix during the promotion period.

The promotion begins at 12 a.m. ET on July 15, 2026, and continues while supplies last. Publix reserves the right to terminate this promotion at any time in its sole and absolute discretion.

Eligible individuals must be 18 years or older as of date of flu shot administration and be linked to a Publix Pharmacy account as a patient.

Gift cards are limited to one per patient.

Yes, patients must have a Publix Pharmacy account or open one within 21 days of receiving the flu shot.

• If you have a Club Publix account, use your login information at rx.publix.com.
• If you do not have a Club Publix account, create a Publix Pharmacy account at rx.publix.com.

Click “Add patient” and follow the on-screen instructions.

• The system will confirm if you are already linked to your account.
• If you are not linked, input a prescription number from a recent prescription filled by Publix Pharmacy or the prescription number found on your flu shot paperwork.

Gift cards will be delivered to the email address associated with your account. The email will be sent from Buyatab, a third-party vendor who supports Publix gift cards.

The digital gift card will typically be sent within 96 hours.

To activate the gift card, follow the instructions in the email that accompanied it.

Gift cards can be added to your Club Publix account or scanned at checkout.

The gift card can be used for most purchases at Publix.

The gift card can be used to pay for prescriptions in the store. It cannot be used for online pharmacy purchases.

• Allow up to 96 hours to receive the gift card.
• Check your junk email folder for the email from Buyatab.
• Contact Publix Customer Care.

If you have received the gift card and have questions about the card, contact Buyatab. Do not contact Buyatab if you have not received the gift card.

Find additional FAQs related to gift cards at Publix Gift Cards - General FAQs.

Contact the Buyatab eGift card team by

• using the eGift Card Inquiry form located at Publix eGift card,
• calling Buyatab Customer Support at 1.877.202.5460, or
• emailing publix@buyatab.com.

*Restrictions apply. See pharmacy for full details or visit publix.com/flu. The promotion begins at 12 a.m. ET on July 15, 2026, and continues while supplies last at participating retail Publix Pharmacy locations. To be eligible, individuals must be 18 years of age or older at the time the flu shot is administered, receive a flu shot at a participating Publix Pharmacy during the promotion period, and have or create a Publix Pharmacy account and be linked as a patient on the account within the required time frame. Limit one gift card per Publix Pharmacy patient. Digital gift cards are emailed from our third-party vendor, Buyatab, to the email address associated with the Publix Pharmacy account and are typically emailed within 96 hours of flu shot administration. Publix reserves the right to terminate this promotion at any time in its sole and absolute discretion.