The neighborhood pharmacy encourages flu and COVID-19 vaccination before Halloween to get protected ahead of winter and the holiday season
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) warns of early increases in seasonal influenza cases, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) addresses common misperceptions about vaccination and stresses the importance of staying up to date on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before Halloween.
“People are looking forward to celebrating Halloween and the upcoming holiday season,” says Karen Staniforth, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Rite Aid. “But, with flu season looming and new COVID-19 variants lurking, the thought of getting sick has communities spooked. To ease fears, our pharmacy team at Rite Aid is here to share best practices to fight the flu and COVID – before they creep up on you.”
Rite Aid’s pharmacists offer the following seasonal tips:
For more information on flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccines, and more seasonal health tips – including how to schedule your immunizations – visit Riteaid.com.
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid is a full-service pharmacy that improves health outcomes. Rite Aid is defining the modern pharmacy by meeting customer needs with a wide range of vehicles that offer convenience, including retail and delivery pharmacy, as well as services offered through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Elixir, Bartell Drugs and Health Dialog. Elixir, Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefits and services company, consists of accredited mail and specialty pharmacies, prescription discount programs and an industry leading adjudication platform to offer superior member experience and cost savings. Health Dialog provides healthcare coaching and disease management services via live online and phone health services. Regional chain Bartell Drugs has supported the health and wellness needs in the Seattle area for more than 130 years. Rite Aid employs more than 6,300 pharmacists and operates more than 2,300 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states. For more information, visit www.riteaid.com.
MEDIA:
Catherine Carter
717-975-5718
press@riteaid.com
MEDIA:
Catherine Carter
717-975-5718
press@riteaid.com
