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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.

July 9, 2012
Walgreens expands vaccination offerings in Florida

Walgreens on Monday announced the expansion of its vaccination offerings in Florida to include shingles and pneumonia.

April 25, 2011
Retailers take shots at vaccinations

The pharmacist isn’t just someone in a white coat who hands out bottles of pills anymore. The role of pharmacists has been changing and expanding dramatically over the last several years.

Now, pharmacists in all 50 states can offer a service previously reserved for doctors and nurses: 
administering vaccinations. Retail pharmacies across the country are racing to join the immunization trend, with Weis Markets recently announcing that it would spend the year making sure all its pharmacists were trained to give vaccinations. 


March 29, 2011
Rite Aid gears up to vaccinate patients ages 50 years, older for shingles

A decision by the Food and Drug Administration to lower the age at which patients can receive a vaccine for shingles opens the door for pharmacists to administer it to more patients.

March 25, 2011
Zostavax now approved for patients ages 50 years and older

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for shingles in older patients.

February 14, 2011
Walgreens expands access to shingles vaccine

With shingles vaccines widely reported to be in short supply from some healthcare providers, Walgreens on Monday announced the expansion of its availability of Zostavax — a one-time vaccine that can reduce the risk of shingles in individuals ages 60 years and older — and now is offering shingles vaccinations daily at more than 2,000 Walgreens stores and Take Care Clinics.

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