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Monday, January 14, 2013

Do Any Pharmacies in Acton Have Flu Shots in Stock?

In the latest You Ask, Patch Answers feature, we find out who has the vaccine in stock and when you can get one.

By now you've probably heard how bad of a flu season the country is experiencing. And those of us living in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are in the grips of this epidemic, as well. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said flu outbreaks are high for this time of the season, with "widespread activity" in Massachusetts. If you haven't receiving a flu shot yet, there's a chance you will have to wait a little longer. According to the town's pharmacies — Acton Pharmacy, Rite Aid, and CVS — there are no vaccines available as of noon today. Acton Pharmacy is out as of last Friday, but is expecting more on Wednesday in the morning. Rite Aid is expecting a shipment today or tomorrow. The pharmacy would not say when they ran out. CVS, as well …

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Have You Had Your Flu Shot Yet?

Whether you are a regular to the flu vaccine or an “I never get it” kind of reader, the total vaccine story may not be one you’ve ever stopped to investigate.

"What are your thoughts on the flu vaccine?" is a question I'm asked daily. It truly comes down to informed consent and personal philosophy. We live in a country with much propaganda for vaccines. I was checking out at Rite Aid this week and I heard the cashiers asking all the customers if they had received the flu shot yet.  If someone responded with “No,” the employee would say “our pharmacy has them and it is free with your insurance, you really need to get one so you won’t get the flu.” … and a column was born. At this time of year everyone in the family over 6 months old is encouraged to have the influenza vaccine. This recommendation is about 12 years old. Before then, only those 65 and over and very ill people were encouraged to be …

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