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Flu & Pneumonia Clinics -
Kinney cares about keeping you healthy through the flu season!
First Edition 2009
Once again Kinney hosted a chain wide effort
in conjunction with Maxim Health Systems to
offer customers the convenience of receiving
a flu and/or pneumonia vaccination. This year
126 clinics were offered which resulted in a
total of 11,112 vaccinations. Several stores
hosted two clinics to accommodate their
customers at different times of the day. Thank
you to all stores for taking part in this program!
Let’s remember to keep ourselves
healthy through flu season. Dave
Caladria from store 79 was recently
asked to comment on a community
service article for cold/flu season
with one of our local papers. Great
job Dave! Below are his comments:
1. Flu is very contagious; hand washing and
sanitizing areas such as doorknobs, toilet
handles, faucets, etc will reduce the chances of
infecting others.
2. Always check expiration dates and replace
products as needed. (Do this several times a
year - not just at cold and flu season).
3. Check w/ Dr. or Pharmacist if you take any
prescription drugs or have other medical conditions.
4. Always read labels carefully and only take as directed.
5. All medication should be kept out of reach of children and in
child proof containers.
6. Specialized products available for patients with certain disease
states (Coricidin HBP line for hypertensive patients or sugar free
formulations for diabetic patients).
7. Always use children’s medication for appropriate ages – never
give adult formulations to children and try to “adjust” the dose.
8. Drink plenty of fluids and rest as much as possible.
9. Most OTC products have store brand generic equivalents that are
just as effective as the brand names, but much cheaper.
What should be
in your medicine
cabinet during
cold/flu season?
1. Analgesics for body
aches and fever: Tylenol
(Acetaminophen) or
Motrin/Advil (Ibuprofen)
2. Cough suppressant for dry
cough (Delsym)
3. Nasal Decongestant for head
congestion (Sudafed)
4. Expectorant to loosen
mucous and chest congestion
(Robitussin, Mucinex)
5. Antihistamines for sneezing/
runny nose (Benadryl,
Claritin, Zyrtec)
6. Combination products
available for multiple
symptoms
7. Cough drops
8. Sore throat spray/lozenges
(Cepacol, Chloroseptic)
9. Disinfectant sprays or wipes
(Lysol, Clorox)
10. Hand sanitizer