WOONSOCKET – CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic, both divisions of CVS Caremark Corp. (NYSE: CVS), announced last week that they plan to deliver 1 million influenza vaccinations this year, starting Oct. 1, by giving flu shots at more than 500 MinuteClinic locations and during 7,500 flu-shot clinic events in select CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
“With a nationwide network of stores and more than 500 MinuteClinic locations, CVS/pharmacy has broader reach than any other pharmacy retailer to help keep families healthy during flu season,” said Papatya Tankut, vice president of pharmacy professional services at CVS, in a news release.
Donna Haugland, chief nursing officer for MinuteClinic, noted that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination, especially for people ages 50 and older, those with chronic disease such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease, along with women who are pregnant and health care providers.
This year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has endorsed influenza vaccination for all children ages 6 months to 18 years. MinuteClinic will offer vaccinations to children older than 18 months.
To find the nearest location of a MinuteClinic or CVS/pharmacy flu-shot clinic, or to determine the minimum age for flu shots at CVS/pharmacy store events, consumers can call (888) FLU-SHOT or visit www.cvs.com, where a list of flu-shot clinics is available as of Sept. 15. Flu shots are priced at $30 and may be covered by insurance.
CVS Caremark Corp. (NYSE: CVS) – the nation’s largest provider of prescription medications – operates the CVS/pharmacy stores; the CVS.com online pharmacy; Caremark Pharmacy Services; and the MinuteClinic retail-based health care subsidiary. Additional information is available at investor.cvs.com.
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