May RX Newsletter
Is your child entering 7th grade this school year? Our pharmacies are a one-stop destination to get your child vaccinated for school. No appointment needed; most insurances accepted. View the recommended list of vaccines here
The following vaccines are required for students entering 7th grade:
- Meningococcal
- Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/acellular Pertussis)
- Hepatitis B
- HPV (not required but recommended)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
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Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for adults 19-59
On April 1, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend hepatitis B vaccination for all adults aged 19-59 years. According to CDC medical officer Mark Weng, MD, “There are 20,700 estimated acute hepatitis B infections in the U.S. every year and over $1 billion dollars spent on hepatitis B-related hospitalization. A universal vaccine recommendation would serve as a “natural extension” of existing routine childhood recommendations.
What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) which can cause cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis B is spread through bodily fluids such as blood or semen from a person infected to someone who is not infected. Hepatitis B is easier to catch than HIV. The World Health Organization says the Hepatitis B virus is 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV.
Symptoms include fatigue, lack of appetite, stomach pain, nausea and jaundice. Learn more about Hepatitis B here
Our pharmacies offer walk-in Hepatitis B vaccinations, with most insurance plans accepted. Our pharmacies are equipped with private consultation rooms, offering you a safe space to receive the vaccination. Visit us today to protect yourself from this infection.
Learn more about getting vaccinated against Hepatitis B
Read more about the new recommendations from the CDC here
Read the article from Healio.com
Earn 50 Perks points for your vaccines
Our pharmacies are proud to be a one-stop destination for most routine vaccines, no appointment needed and most insurance accepted. Our pharmacies routinely stock the following vaccines:
- Meningococcal
- HPV (cancer prevention)
- Hepatitis A & B
- Pneumococcal
- Tdap (Tetanus + diptheria + pertussis)
When you get vaccinated at any of our pharmacies, you’ll earn 50 Perks points good towards discounts on groceries or fuel. Simply provide the pharmacy team with your Perks number to receive your points. Learn more about our Perks program here >>
No appointment necessary and you’ll be vaccinated by our amazing team of pharmacists and technicians, plus earn 50 points just for getting vaccinated to stay healthy.