Free Flu Shots for the Unemployed
How time flies! We’re almost done with 2009 and it’s September already. Christmas is just around the corner and the cold season is starting to creep in. What that means, health-wise, though is that flu season is also going to be a bane many of us have to deal with.
Aside from taking precautions like drinking your vitamins and orange juice, getting flu shots is also one way of preventing sickness. Not everyone can afford this and with the economy still not turning around, what happens to many of the unemployed? Fortunately, companies like CVS, will be providing some 100,000 FREE flu shots for them! CVS is, of course, a pharmaceutical company and we are thrilled of their company initiative in doing this.
Below is their press release. We’re hoping a lot of people can take advantage of this. We don’t want another worldwide epidemic scaring our environment, do we? So, help stop the virus!
“The number of people who did not get a flu shot last year is alarming,” said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for CVS Caremark. “CVS Caremark wants to ensure cost and access are not barriers to getting a flu shot this year for one of the most vulnerable populations, the unemployed. Our commitment to offer 100,000 free flu shots is part of our broader efforts to help prevent the spread of seasonal flu which can lead to more serious and costly health problems.”
In addition to offering $3 million in free flu vaccinations for the unemployed, CVS Caremark is offering many convenient options for consumers to get a flu shot.
Beginning September 1st, seasonal flu shots will be available daily, without an appointment, at more than 500 MinuteClinic locations. And starting September 15th, more than 9,000 flu shot clinic events will be held in select CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. Vaccinations are covered by most insurance plans. Consumers can call 1-888-FLU-SHOT or go to www.cvs.com to find a list of vaccination locations.
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