Content about vaccination

December 27, 2010
Bartell donates flu vaccines to help community outreach programs through local schools of pharmacy

In an effort to help people in local underserved communities and students in need stay well this flu season, Bartell Drugs will give 4,000 flu vaccines to the University of Washington and Washington State University for use in pharmacy programs at both universities.

December 17, 2010
Walgreens allies with HHS to launch free flu shot outreach to disadvantaged

In a major alliance to foster preventive health in the United States, Walgreens has partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide free flu vaccinations to as many as 350,000 low-income and uninsured Americans.

December 3, 2010
CDC looks to reach at-risk groups during National Influenza Vaccination Week

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has set aside the week of Dec. 5 to observe this season's National Influenza Vaccination Week. The week-long emphasis on flu vaccination was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond.

December 3, 2010
Highlighting health observance, United Supermarkets offers flu vaccine special to customers

United Supermarkets' family of stores is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week by offering customers a $20 flu vaccine special.

November 10, 2010
IOM report highlights pharmacy's role in 2009 H1N1 vaccination campaign

A new report from the Institute of Medicine applauded pharmacy's role in the public health...

November 8, 2010
Citi's flu care card pushes employers toward lower-cost retail channels

Citi on Tuesday announced the launch of the Citi Flu Care card, a new corporate...

October 12, 2010
Safeway pharmacies offering pertussis booster vaccine

Safeway pharmacies in California are responding to the state's whooping cough (pertussis) emergency and now...

October 11, 2010
Jewel-Osco enters flu prevention game

Supervalu's Jewel-Osco stores announced a flu prevention program with vaccinations available in all locations with...

October 6, 2010
Walgreens collaborates with two groups to drive flu prevention, boost awareness

Underscoring its determination to be the nation’s premier source of flu immunization services, Walgreens on...

September 28, 2010
GSK, Mia Hamm to adults: 'Give your health a shot'

GlaxoSmithKline has tapped soccer star Mia Hamm for its public health campaign to emphasize the...

September 27, 2010
RediClinic offers two flu vaccination options

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now is recommending that everybody older than 6...

September 16, 2010
Calif. health officials address 'whooping cough' outbreak

California health officials and healthcare professionals are urging Californians to get vaccinated, as the state...

September 16, 2010
Emergent to develop anthrax vaccine on HHS' behalf

Emergent BioSolutions has landed a $51 million contract from the Department of Health and Human...

September 16, 2010
Walgreens offers pertussis immunizations in select Calif. stores

In response to the outbreak of pertussis, or "whooping cough," in California, one drug store...

September 12, 2010
FDA accepts approval application for Fluzone Intradermal

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application for a flu vaccine...

September 8, 2010
SDI: Many Americans have received seasonal flu shot

More than 690,000 Americans already have received this season’s flu vaccine from their doctors, according...

September 1, 2010
Solantic announces flu vaccination program

Solantic has announced the launch of its flu vaccination program for the 2010-2011 flu season...

August 30, 2010
American Academy of Pediatrics updates flu vaccination recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement regarding its recommendations for routine use...

August 26, 2010
Winn-Dixie to offer flu vaccines in September

Winn-Dixie Stores, which operates 514 retail grocery locations and 379 in-store pharmacies, has announced that...

August 25, 2010
Target to provide flu immunizations in pharmacies and clinics

Gearing up for flu season, Target will launch its nationwide flu vaccination program at its...

August 24, 2010
Stater Bros. to offer flu vaccinations in stores

Stater Bros. announced that it will provide flu vaccination clinics in partnership with Mollen Immunization...

August 24, 2010
United Supermarkets to offer flu shots and advice

All 43 of United Supermarkets’ pharmacies will offer flu vaccinations and tips to avoid the...

August 19, 2010
Survey: Adolescent vaccination on the rise

A recent survey out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that adolescent...

August 16, 2010
APhA to consumers: Get your flu shot

More than 120,000 pharmacists in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have...

August 16, 2010
Vaccines sector of healthcare market expands, report finds

The global market for vaccines grew to more than $20 billion last year, according to...

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