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Walgreens adds vaccination and testing offerings

Walgreens adds vaccination and testing offerings

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is offering in-store vouchers and off-site vaccination clinics through its employer vaccination program, and is rolling out a low-cost, 2-results-in-1 test for flu and COVID-19 this fall respiratory virus season. These new services support insights gleaned from a recent consumer survey commissioned by Walgreens that reveals many prefer going to local

Meijer advocates early flu shots

Meijer advocates early flu shots

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer pharmacists are urging patients to get their flu shots early this year. “We know many people are tired of hearing about vaccines right now,” said Jackie Morse, Meijer vice president of pharmacy. “However, COVID-19 is still a real concern and if people come down with the seasonal flu on top

Surge in flu lifts sales of OTCs and related products

Surge in flu lifts sales of OTCs and related products

NEW YORK — The escalating number of flu cases nationwide has hoisted sales of over-the-counter medicines and other products that help treat and manage flu symptoms, according to market research firm IRI. In a new report titled “Flu Fury: IRI Pinpoints How Flu Is Impacting U.S. Markets,” IRI spotlights areas hit hard by the spread