Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced that with effect from October 2009, flu vaccinations would be readily available at over 1,500 Target Pharmacy locations nationwide. The vaccination program will begin on Oct 3, 2009, and run through Nov 7, 2009. The cost of flu vaccines starts at only $24.
Target accepts various insurance plans so that the people do not have to bear the cost of vaccinations. These vaccines do not safeguard against the deadly H1N1 flu, but are essential to protect families against seasonal flu and are recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local, state and federal health authorities are currently administering the production and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine. More than 200,000 people suffer from seasonal flu in the U.S. every year.
The target group falls within the age bracket of 6 months to 19 years and 50 years or above, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, individuals admitted to nursing homes, workers in health care departments and caretakers of children less than six months old. Target Pharmacy also offers more than 300 generic medicines under its Target Generics program, whereby families may obtain a supply of 30 days or 90 days at only $4 or $10, respectively.
Furthermore, Target operated clinics in Minnesota and Maryland , which are run by well-trained and highly skilled nurses, practitioners, and qualified physicians, offer fast on-the-spot medical aid. Target Corporation, based in Minneapolis , currently operates 1,719 stores in 49 states nationwide.
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