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Article: Drug chains prepare for a busy flu season.(News)
- Article from:
- Chain Drug Review
- Article date:
- September 14, 2009
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NEW YORK -- Chain drug retailers are working to stay ahead of the game this flu season amid rising public concern about the need to get immunized, which is being driven by fears about the spread of the H1N1, or swine flu, virus.
Facing the unprecedented challenge of meeting demand for both seasonal flu shots and the upcoming swine flu vaccine, pharmacy operators have taken action earlier than usual. Over the last few weeks a number of retailers announced plans to begin administering flu shots in stores and through clinics, ranging from national drug chains CVS Caremark Corp., Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. to such regional chains as Kerr Drug and Bartell Drug ...