Walgreens Offering Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Vaccinations Daily at All of its Locations throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi
Tennessee health officials recommend vaccination as states see
reported measles cases
DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens is offering vaccinations that provide protection
against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) at all of its pharmacies
throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi as health
officials in Tennessee recommend vaccination due to a number of reported
measles cases. Vaccinations are available daily at Walgreens pharmacies
and Healthcare Clinics with no appointment necessary and may be covered
by insurance.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air
through coughing or sneezing. People at high risk for severe illness and
complications from measles include infants and children under 5 years
old and adults age 20 and older. Pregnant women and those with
compromised immune systems may also be at risk.
“We support the recommendations of health officials and stress that
vaccination is the best protection against measles,” said Gene Hoover,
regional healthcare director for Walgreens. “Walgreens pharmacists and
Healthcare Clinic nurse practitioners play an important role by
providing more convenient access to vaccinations and other preventive
services throughout the community.”
Walgreens pharmacists and Healthcare Clinic nurse practitioners can
administer MMR vaccine to individuals ages 7 and older in Mississippi
and Tennessee; ages 14 and older in Kentucky; and ages 18 and older in
Arkansas.*
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.
Contacts
Walgreens
Emily Hartwig
Office: 847-315-3316
http://news.walgreens.com
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@WalgreensNews
