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October 1, 2012
Kaiser Permanente Southern California sets flu vaccination record

Healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente has set the world record for the most flu shots given in a single day, the organization said Monday.

September 28, 2012
Kalorama: Worldwide sales of flu vaccines dropped 30% from 2010 to 2011

For the first time in a decade, sales of vaccines declined, Kalorama Information noted in a report released Thursday.

September 27, 2012
Health officials, experts get vaccinated for flu as study highlights progress, gaps in vaccination efforts

Flu vaccination rates have remained steady overall, but rates continue to vary between age groups and among states, according to data from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published Thursday.

September 27, 2012
Safeway to offer 10% grocery discount to flu shot patients

Safeway on Thursday announced the availability of flu shots on a walk-in basis at all Safeway pharmacy locations.

September 24, 2012
Sanofi Pasteur hosts flu shot tour at Seattle Walgreens

Sanofi Pasteur is bringing its Fluzone Intradermal Vaccine Coop de Quill VacciNation Tour to Seattle Monday as part of its cross-country efforts to raise awareness about the seriousness of influenza and the various vaccine options that are available for adults 18 through 64 years old this flu season.

September 21, 2012
Walgreens donates 3,000 flu shots to high school students in Tennessee

Walgreens has donated 3,000 doses of flu vaccine to Knox County high school students, valued at $100,000, according to a report in the Knoxville News Sentinel published Thursday.

September 18, 2012
'Scrubs' actress hired as spokeswoman for flu vaccination campaign

Just days after Sanofi Pasteur's hiring of actor Chris O'Donnell as a celebrity spokesman for its flu vaccination campaign, the American Lung Association has hired actress Sarah Chalke for its campaign, for which it is also collaborating with Sanofi Pasteur.

September 17, 2012
Study: Vaccinations in alternate settings like pharmacy save significant employer healthcare dollars

A study recently published in the Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation journal found that when more vaccinations are administered in an alternate setting, such as a pharmacy, employers realize a greater cost benefit.

September 13, 2012
Sanofi Pasteur enlists actor Chris O'Donnell in flu vaccine campaign

The vaccines division of French drug maker Sanofi has signed a deal with actor Chris O'Donnell to promote its flu vaccination products, the company said.

September 12, 2012
AAP updates flu vaccination recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday recommended annual trivalent seasonal influenza immunization for all individuals ages 6 months and older, including all children, adolescents and young adults.

September 10, 2012
Sam's Club offers 10 vaccines for cold-flu season

Sam's Club is offering 10 immunizations for cold and flu season, the warehouse retailer said Monday.

September 4, 2012
Kroger pharmacies, The Little Clinic now offering flu shots

Kroger has announced that it is offering $25 flu shots at more than 1,900 Kroger pharmacy locations nationwide and at The Little Clinic locations inside select stores.

September 4, 2012
Navarro Discount Pharmacy expands adult vaccine offerings

In light of new Florida regulations allowing certified pharmacists to administer a broader range of immunizations, Navarro Discount Pharmacy has expanded vaccine availability at all of its 31 locations in south Florida to include immunizations for both shingles and pneumonia, in addition to the flu vaccine.

August 30, 2012
National Council on Aging launches flu shot drive with CDC targeting seniors

The National Council on Aging last week introduced a new national Flu + You campaign to improve vaccination rates among seniors.

August 22, 2012
PrescribeWellness launches flu shot drive

A company that runs a cloud-based communications system for use by healthcare providers, family and others and designed to improve health care and outcomes is launching a nationwide flu shot drive.

August 21, 2012
Bi-Lo launches annual flu vaccination drive

Supermarket chain Bi-Lo has launched an annual campaign to promote flu vaccinations.

August 20, 2012
CVS/pharmacy, MinuteClinic encouraging consumers to get flu shot

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic have announced that flu vaccinations are now available at all of their locations nationwide with more than 20,000 immunizing healthcare professionals at CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic available to provide the preventive healthcare service.

August 20, 2012
Winn-Dixie launches 'Shield Yourself' flu vaccination campaign

Winn-Dixie Stores on Monday kicked off its “Shield Yourself” flu vaccination campaign offering consumers three options in getting this year’s influenza vaccine.

August 14, 2012
FDA approves formulation for 2012-2013 flu vaccines

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the formulation for the 2012-2013 flu vaccine, the agency said Monday.

August 14, 2012
Study: Fear of needles could hamper flu vaccinations

Nobody likes getting a shot, but a new survey indicates that fear of needles also may prompt people to avoid getting flu vaccinations.

August 13, 2012
Pharmacists provide link in pertussis vaccination drive

The dramatic expansion in the number of pharmacists who can give vaccinations and the range of vaccinations they can deliver has occurred just as an epidemic of whooping cough has spread across the country.

August 7, 2012
NACDS: Pharmacists as vaccinators are key in battle against whooping cough

Reflecting the value of community pharmacy, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is answering the call of public health authorities to promote vaccinations in the battle against whooping cough, also known as pertussis.

August 6, 2012
Rite Aid begins offering flu shots

Rite Aid is offering flu shots at all of its stores, the retail pharmacy chain said.

August 6, 2012
Walgreens, Duane Reade and Take Care Clinics offering flu shots on walk-in basis

Walgreens is looking to make getting a flu shot as easy as walking into any Walgreens, Duane Reade and Take Care Clinic by offering flu shots without an appointment.

August 3, 2012
MedImmune ships flu vaccine

AstraZeneca's biologics division has begun shipping doses of influenza vaccine to distributors for the 2012-2013 flu season, the company said.

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