Tuesday, September 29, 2009

NYC pharmacies offering 100,000 free shots to unemployed...

The swine flu vaccine is expected to be available in a few days.The number of people seeking treatment for the flu is already at unprecedented levels for this time of year. But you may find flu prevention where you least expect it. Half of all Americans. Health officials are aiming to vaccinate 50 percent of us in order to reduce the chances of a pandemic from the H1N1 flu virus. So where can you get your flu vaccine? "Large employers tend to provide, small companies do not. Doctors have, and pharmacies have it this year," said Greg David, editorial director at Crain's NY Business.Pharmacies like Duane Reade, Rite Aid and CVS are all offering flu and other vaccines, enticing patients with the lure of no appointment and for as little as $30. "Pharmacies don't make a ton of money off drugs they sell you. They have a ton of other stuff and that's where they make the money," David said. CVS is going even further, handing out 100,000 free flu shots to anyone who's unemployed.....

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