WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Pharmacy
is encouraging unvaccinated Kentucky residents to receive the Hepatitis A
vaccine following an increase in confirmed cases of the virus.
According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, more than
300 Hepatitis A cases have been confirmed across the state since
2017. Most recently, cases have been confirmed in Ashland, Berea and Louisville. All 79 CVS Pharmacy locations in
Kentucky, including the nine CVS
Pharmacy in Target locations, have the Hepatitis A vaccine
available for people who have not yet been vaccinated. CVS Pharmacy
stores located along the Kentucky
border, such as those in Ironton,
OH and Kenova, WV have the
vaccine in stock as well, as do the three MinuteClinic locations in
Kentucky. Consumers can visit
CVS.com or use the CVS Pharmacy app to locate a nearby CVS Pharmacy
and to schedule a Hepatitis A vaccination appointment.
Hepatitis A vaccine may provide protection against the disease
if given within two weeks after exposure. People who have had
Hepatitis A disease or previously received two doses of the
Hepatitis A vaccine do not need to be immunized for Hepatitis A
again. Symptoms of Hepatitis A infection usually appear two to six
weeks after exposure and include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite,
abdominal discomfort, dark urine, diarrhea, and yellow skin and
eyes.
CVS pharmacists can provide the Hepatitis A vaccine to people
ages 18 and up. It is administered in one primary dose and a second
booster dose, usually administered 6 months later. Vaccine supplies
will be replenished at CVS Pharmacy locations as needed. Patients
should check with their insurance plans for coverage details prior
to their CVS Pharmacy visit.
While vaccination provides the best protection from Hepatitis A,
frequent hand-washing with soap and water after using the bathroom,
changing a diaper, and before preparing food can help prevent the
spread of the illness. Appropriately cooking foods can also help to
prevent infection.
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division
of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy
with over 9,800 locations. It is the first national pharmacy to end
the sale of tobacco and the first pharmacy in the nation to receive
the Community Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, the leading health
care accreditation organization that establishes quality standards
for the health care industry. CVS Pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy
to help people on their path to better health by providing the most
accessible and personalized expertise, both in its stores and
online at CVS.com. General information about CVS Pharmacy and CVS
Health is available at www.cvshealth.com.
Contact
CVS Pharmacy
Amy Lanctot
(401) 770-2931
Amy.Lanctot@cvshealth.com
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