September 4, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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CARLISLE, Pa. – The pharmacists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets are ready to help families fight the flu this flu season. Flu vaccinations are now available at all 132 GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting a flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, GIANT Food Stores.
August 27, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year to prevent getting and
August 27, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — With flu season starting, Walgreens announced that flu shots are now available in all of its pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics, including Duane Reade pharmacies and Walgreens-owned Rite Aid pharmacies. Walgreens also announced that it is kicking off its “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.” for its seventh season. On Sept. 1, Walgreens
August 27, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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SEATTLE – The key to protection from the flu is getting the immunization at the right time. Bartell’s pharmacists are prepared to help protect communities now with a full stock of flu vaccines flu illnesses, doctor’s visits and missed work or school due to the flu are all factors that can be avoided with proper vaccination.
August 26, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food announced Monday that flu shots are once again available at all of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children. The vaccinations will be administered by Giant’s dedicated and certified in-store pharmacists, require no appointment and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. “As the flu season quickly approaches,
August 15, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Thursday announced the availability of seasonal flu shots chainwide. Patients can get ahead of the lengthy flu season by visiting any Rite Aid to receive a flu shot from one of the company’s more than 6,300 certified immunizing pharmacists, subject to state regulations. “Although last year’s flu season was
December 3, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — With National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in full swing, customers can visit their neighborhood Rite Aid pharmacy without an appointment to get their seasonal flu shot from a certified Rite Aid immunizing pharmacist and help themselves stay healthy this holiday season. Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
August 14, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Marking the start of flu vaccine availability, a new survey from CVS Health found that one in five (22%) of consumers surveyed who didn’t get a flu vaccine last year say that knowledge of last year’s flu season which had flu levels that were the highest observed since 2009 makes them more likely
April 18, 2018 by gwalden
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SAN FRANCISCO — Patients could save time and money if federal law is reformed to allow pharmacists to administer all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended vaccines, a study released today by the Pacific Research Institute found. Click here to download a copy of the study. “Adult vaccines can improve people’s health, but our nation’s vaccine
February 12, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — As flu cases mount in one of the most severe U.S. flu seasons in the past decade, Rite Aid Corp. is ensuring that its pharmacies are well-prepared. Rite Aid said Monday that its pharmacies are stocked with flu shots, which are available on a walk-in basis at all locations, as well
December 21, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
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BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. is highlighting no-appointment flu shots at its pharmacies in response to reports of heightened influenza activity in parts of the country. The food and drug retailer said late Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flu Surveillance Report indicated local, regional and widespread flu activity in the United States,
November 10, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Walgreens is joining forces with FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, the Department of Health and Human Services and United Way, to provide a series of community health clinic events at no cost to make flu vaccination more accessible in underserved communities throughout the country. Flu shots vouchers donated by Walgreens and the Department
August 19, 2017 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Everyone older than six months should get a flu shot by the end of October, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To make doing so easier, Ride Aid Corp. is providing seasonal flu shots at its stores across the country. Certified immunizing Rite Aid pharmacists are administering
October 27, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — The Rite Aid Foundation is donating more than $1.8 million to charities in its KidCents program to honor customers who protect themselves, their families and their communities by getting flu shots this flu season. Each of the more than 360 KidCents charities, which are located in communities served by Rite Aid,