JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sep 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN), is offering its popular "What-A-Deal" promotion for flu season for the second consecutive year. Beginning today through September 20, guests who use their Customer Reward Card when getting a seasonal flu vaccination will not only pay the discounted rate of $24.99 ($5 discount), but also will receive five free bonus grocery items valued at $12.71.

"Our guests' health is our primary concern. By offering this deal, our guests not only save money, but they also enjoy the convenience of being vaccinated by their neighborhood Winn-Dixie pharmacists with no appointment required," said John Fegan, Winn-Dixie's vice president of pharmacy. "In addition to receiving the discounted flu shot, our guests get five free grocery items specifically bundled to help protect them and their families during flu season. The fresh fruit and orange juice provide a healthy start to the day and the hand sanitizer, wipes and tissues will help control the possible spread of germs."

The What-A-Deal flu prevention program includes a flu shot for the discounted price of $24.99 with the use of the Customer Reward Card ($5 savings) and guests receive the following free items: a three-pound bag of new crop Eastern Jonamac apples, a 64 oz. container of Minute Maid orange juice, an eight-ounce bottle of Top Care hand sanitizer, a 35 count package of Winn-Dixie disinfecting wipes, and a 65-count or 85-count box of Winn-Dixie facial tissues.

Guests can take advantage of the What-A-Deal flu prevention program in any Winn-Dixie in-store pharmacy on a "walk-in" basis or they can schedule an appointment with a certified Winn-Dixie pharmacist online at www.winndixie.com/pharmacy. Certain age restrictions may apply in some states regarding pharmacist administration of vaccinations. Guests are encouraged to see their neighborhood Winn-Dixie pharmacist for details.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best method of protection against the flu is vaccination and it is recommended that all people age six months and older receive a flu vaccination every year. In addition, Winn-Dixie pharmacists recommend washing your hands frequently; wiping down telephones, remote controls, and door knobs with disinfectant; and keeping tissues handy to stop the spread of viruses.

Winn-Dixie offers guests a wealth of health benefits and services including daily free blood pressure checks, fast and easy prescription refills and/or transfers, convenient refills through the Ready Refill program, low-cost health screenings such as cholesterol or diabetes, and female and male wellness screenings.

About Winn-Dixie

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is one of the nation's largest food retailers. Founded in 1925, the Company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The Company currently operates 483 retail grocery locations, including 374 in-store pharmacies, in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more information, please visit www.winndixie.com.

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