Kmart Pharmacy Flu Clinics Begin Septembe...(pregnant women those with chronic medica...),Health

Date:9/9/2009

pregnant women, those with chronic medical conditions and children older than six months be vaccinated annually for seasonal flu. It is also extremely important that the elderly and consumers with compromised immune system to get the seasonal flu vaccine.

In addition, it is important for consumers to practice everyday flu prevention. The flu is mainly spread person-to-person through coughing or sneezing. The CDC recommends that people take the following precautions to stay healthy during flu season:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Stay home if you get sick. CDC also recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
  

Local Kmart Pharmacies compiled a handy checklist and have stocked up on more than 30 cold and flu essentials, including various sizes and formulations of hand sanitizers from such trusted brands as American Fare (in foaming, aloe and shea butter formulations, in addition to regular); GERMX (24 piece and 42-count wipes), FRESH'N UP (15-count antibacterial travel pack), Purell (original and aloe) and Persani. Also on the list are over-the-counter relievers from Mucinex, Alka-Seltzer Plus, American Fare and Pedialyte, plus Kleenex facial tissues, American Fare disinfecting wipes and Wet Ones.

Kmart Pharmacy has over 900 convenient locations that will be offering flu clinics, and Kmart pharmacists are also available to answer any questions you may have about the flu vaccine and how flu might affect your family. Visit '/>"/>

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