Local health officials urge vaccination as area sees reported cases
DEERFIELD, Ill. -- (Business Wire)
Walgreens offers vaccinations that provide protection
against Meningitis B at all of its pharmacies throughout the Santa Clara
area, as county health officials urge vaccination due to a number of
reported Meningitis B cases. Vaccinations are available daily during
regular pharmacy hours with no appointment necessary and may be covered
by select insurance plans.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
Meningitis spreads through the exchange of respiratory and throat
secretions. Meningitis primarily affects infants, adolescents and young
adults. Teens and adults whose immunity has faded or living in close
quarters, such as college dormitories, may also be at risk.
“We support the recommendations of local health officials and stress
that vaccination is the best protection against Meningitis B,” said
Hayley Park, Regional Healthcare Director for Walgreens. “Walgreens
pharmacists play an important role by providing more convenient access
to vaccinations and other preventive services throughout the community.”
Walgreens pharmacists in California can administer Meningitis B vaccine
to qualified patients age 10 through 25 and other vaccinations to
individuals ages 7 and older.*
To find the nearest Walgreens, residents can call 1-800-WALGREENS or
visit www.walgreens.com.
*Vaccines are subject to availability. Age, state and health-related
restrictions may apply.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com),
one of the nation's largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail
Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA),
the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. More
than 8 million customers interact with Walgreens each day in communities
across America, using the most convenient, multichannel access to
consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health
and wellness services and advice. Walgreens operates 8,173 drugstores
with a presence in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Walgreens digital business includes
Walgreens.com, drugstore.com, Beauty.com, SkinStore.com and
VisionDirect.com. Walgreens also manages more than 400 Healthcare Clinic
and provider practice locations around the country.
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