Walgreens “Fans” to Help Provide More Than $6 Million in Flu Shot Vouchers to Five National Causes Through New Social Media Campaign – Marketwatch
DEERFIELD, Ill., Sep 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — With more than 1 million “fans” on Facebook and the largest following on Foursquare among chain drugstore retailers, Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (NYSE:WAG) is using these social media platforms to let …
Flu Shot Offered Early Due to H1N1 Outbreak in Pa. – msnbc.com
A recent H1N1 outbreak in Washington County, Pa., has prompted some local health departments to offer flu vaccinations ahead of schedule. There have been three confirmed H1N1 cases there. In light of these flu cases, the Marion County Health …
Half of health workers reject free flu jabs
Free flu jabs were shunned by more than half the staff offered them at district health boards this year, prompting fears that vulnerable patients are being put at risk.Only a third of midwives accepted the vaccination and just over…
Chatham Borough and Madison offering flu immunizations
Seasonal influenza (FLU) immunizations will be administered to Chatham Township residents aged 55 and older on Friday, Oct. 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9-11 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 41 Oliver…
New flu vaccine promises less pain
It’s called the intradermal flu vaccine, and it uses a needle much smaller than the traditional syringe. Health experts hope to not only ease the pain, but also encourage more people to get vaccinated.