Content about Influenza vaccine

November 7, 2011
CVS/pharmacy recognizes Veterans Day by supporting USO, encouraging flu shots

As Veterans Day approaches, CVS/pharmacy is reminding all Americans, including veterans, military service members and their families, about the importance of getting a flu shot for protection against the flu.

November 4, 2011
Seniors tend to ‘get the point’

I know this older guy at my gym — I call him “The Professor,” mostly because he used to teach journalism, but also because it’s more fun to say and easier to remember than his actual name.

November 3, 2011
CVS/pharmacy, Direct Relief USA hold free flu clinic in Dallas for uninsured

CVS/pharmacy and Direct Relief USA teamed up to provide free flu vaccinations at a flu shot clinic held Thursday in Dallas at Healing Hands Ministries Medical & Dental Clinic.

October 31, 2011
NYC mayor Bloomberg, health commissioner Farley highlight importance of flu preparedness

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and health commissioner Thomas Farley received their seasonal flu vaccine on Saturday at a Duane Reade pharmacy in the Bronx, demonstrating the importance of taking steps to prevent the spread of the virus.

October 28, 2011
Kmart pharmacies now offering flu shots on walk-in basis

Kmart has announced that it is providing seasonal flu vaccinations at its more than 900 Kmart pharmacies nationwide.

October 26, 2011
California Pharmacists Association partners with PrescribeWellness to promote flu shots

The California Pharmacists Association and PrescribeWellness have launched a partnership designed to boost flu vaccination rates, the CPhA said Wednesday.

October 26, 2011
Winn-Dixie announces intradermal flu vaccine availability at pharmacies

Winn-Dixie has expanded its flu shot options by offering the Fluzone Intradermal vaccination at its in-store pharmacies.

October 24, 2011
FDA to healthcare professionals: Stop administering flu shots via jet injectors

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued guidance regarding the use of injector devices to administer flu vaccines to patients.

October 24, 2011
Kroger discontinues needle-free flu vaccine offering

Kroger has discontinued offering needle-free clinical devices to administer flu vaccinations at all pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations.

October 21, 2011
Study: Fluzone High-Dose works well in senior population

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, released data from a new study examining the ability of its Fluzone High-Dose vaccine to provoke an immune response in elderly and younger adults, compared with a standard dose of Fluzone vaccine.

October 18, 2011
CVS study: Flu shot myths put many people at risk

Consumers may be concerned about picking up germs, but flu shot misconceptions are standing in the way of many consumers doing all they can to protect themselves and their loved ones, according to a recent CVS/pharmacy survey.

October 17, 2011
In latest report, CDC says flu incidence is low

Flu activity in the United States for the 2011-2012 season currently is low, making it an ideal time for Americans to get vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

October 14, 2011
Walgreens. There's a way to stay well (by getting your flu shot here)

There are two crucial points to come out of the Walgreens Flu Impact Report. First is that Walgreens even has a Flu Impact Report. That's reflective of just how fast retail pharmacy is becoming the place to go for a convenient-and-affordable influenza inoculation. Second is the correlation between flu season and holiday travel that includes Thanksgiving and the December season of gift-giving events. Because it doesn't matter where over the hill toward grandmother's house you go, there will be a Walgreens within 3 miles of where you'll be, so your flu shot is covered.

October 11, 2011
Child vaccinations up despite fears

At the beginning of the year, a major global controversy was settled when it turned out that a study published in The Lancet in 1998 linking the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine to autism in children turned out to be a whopper of a fraud.


October 11, 2011
Novartis stays focused on shipping, developing vaccinations

A lot has been happening at Swiss drug maker Novartis in the realm of vaccines.


October 11, 2011
Price Chopper sponsors free flu shot clinics for Irene victims

Price Chopper is giving free flu vaccines to victims of Hurricane Irene, the supermarket chain said.

October 11, 2011
Vaccinations a step in expanding pharmacist role

Along with major paradigm shifts in how people communicate, read and do business, the way they receive healthcare services is changing dramatically, and retail pharmacies are at the front line.


October 11, 2011
Walgreens Flu Impact Report: Flu derailed 3 million travel plans

The typical flu season always coincides with the busiest travel period of the year, and last season that spelled trouble for more than 3 million U.S. vacationers whose trips were interrupted by flu-related illness, according to the Walgreens Flu Impact Report released Tuesday.

October 5, 2011
HHS secretary promotes flu preparedness by getting her flu shot at Walgreens

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius will receive her seasonal flu vaccine and will talk about the importance of prevention measures and flu season preparedness Wednesday morning at a Walgreens "health and daily living" pilot store in Chicago.

October 5, 2011
Rite Aid sponsors flu vaccinations at Grand Central Terminal

Rite Aid kicked off its "Rite Aid Shield Yourself, New York" event Wednesday morning at New York's Grand Central Terminal, offering flu vaccinations delivered by Rite Aid pharmacists to the thousands of commuters passing through the Midtown Manhattan train station.

October 5, 2011
Walgreens reports comp sales lift of 3.1% despite slow flu season start

Walgreens on Wednesday reported September sales of $6 billion, an increase of 5.4%.

October 3, 2011
Rite Aid to deliver flu shots to commuters at Grand Central Terminal

Rite Aid will sponsor a flu vaccination clinic at New York's Grand Central Terminal to help prevent flu and raise money for a charity for families affected by 9/11, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

September 28, 2011
Sanofi supports flu shot awareness program targeting seniors

Sanofi Pasteur on Wednesday launched an awareness campaign to inform Florida residents ages 65 years and older about the importance of influenza protection and the key role vaccination plays in helping to improve the body's immune response against the virus.

September 26, 2011
Publix commences flu vaccination program

Publix announced that it once again is offering immunizations against the flu this season.

September 21, 2011
Impact of last year's flu season went beyond health, Walgreens survey finds

Last year's flu season resulted in 100 million lost work days, as well as $6.8 billion in lost wages, according to a new survey conducted by Walgreens.

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