HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.,
Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Knocking back-to-school shopping off the to-do list isn't
the only thing families can do at Kmart this summer -- they can
also knock out the flu. Kmart is kicking off flu season with
pharmacies fulfilling the promise of a one-stop, convenient health
destination, offering flu shots and other back-to-school
immunizations for the whole family.1
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused
by influenza viruses, which can cause mild to severe illness, or
even more serious outcomes.2 The best way to prevent
seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. By visiting a Kmart
Pharmacy, customers can receive $0
[no cost] flu shots with most insurance plans* and with no
appointment needed.
"Our message is simple this season – Kmart is offering a
convenient, early start to knocking out the flu," said Jennifer Speares Lehman, registered pharmacist
and director for Kmart Pharmacy. "Many forget that back-to-school
season means flu season isn't far behind. As people prepare, we
want to remind customers that Kmart can provide flu and other
back-to-school immunizations to fulfill your family's health
needs."
The CDC estimates that less than half of adults were vaccinated
last flu season, with childhood rates just below 60
percent.3 Even more concerning is a poll sponsored by
CityMD, an urgent care center network, that found 52 percent of
adults aged 18-34 didn't plan to get the flu shot during last
year's season, and 25 percent blamed cost as the main
deterrent.4
The physical burden of flu is bad enough; however, the cost of
catching flu can be staggering. A 2016 study from the University of North Carolina estimated that
American adults sick with flu cost the economy about $5.8 billion annually in medical visits,
medication and lost productivity.5 While catching the
flu can be costly, Kmart believes knocking it out with a flu shot
shouldn't be, offering $0 [no cost]
flu shots with most insurance plans*.
Kmart's commitment to its members doesn't stop with
administering flu shots. In an effort to offer a well-rounded
health experience with Kmart's "Care Beyond the Counter" approach,
the pharmacy team helps customers select over the counter
healthcare items. This is another reason why Kmart Pharmacy is
ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction, according to the American
Customer Satisfaction Index.6
Please visit KmartPharmacy.com/immunizations for more
information and additional resources. To find a nearby Kmart
Pharmacy location, visit KmartPharmacy.com.
About Kmart
A subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), Kmart
makes shopping fun for everyone. Most recognized for the iconic
Bluelight Special and family-friendly in-store events for its
customers and Shop Your Way® members, Kmart also boasts
ridiculously awesome savings and amazing finds on quality products
and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Adam Levine,
Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense.
In addition to its unique offerings and thrilling deals, Kmart
offers a variety of financial services including year-round layaway
and leasing options. Kmart Pharmacy also features best-in-class
patient care for its members and customers and is ranked #1 in
Customer Satisfaction. For more information, visit Kmart.com,
download the Kmart mobile app or follow the conversation on social
with #LifeIsRidiculouslyAwesome.
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*No copayment unless required by your plan. Cash Price of the
Trivalent flu shot is $27.99.
1 Vaccine administration is dependent on state
pharmacy laws and regulations.
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017.
"About Flu."
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016. "Flu
Vaccination Coverage, United
States, 2015-16 Influenza Season."
4 CityMD 2016. "More than Half of Millennials Not
Planning to Get Flu Shot."
5 Ozawa, Sachiko, et al. 2016 "The Economic Burden of US
Adult Vaccine Avoidance: $8.95
Billion In 2015."
6 American Customer Satisfaction Index 2017. "Health and
Personal Care Stores."
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