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Flu season, COVID and other viruses mean medication is in demand
Dec 27, 2022
The country is still facing shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other common over-the-counter medicines.
Flu season could be less damaging, experts say
by
Erika Beras
Jan 8, 2019
During last year’s season, an estimated 80,000 people died.
For many grocery stores and pharmacies offering the flu shot is just a way to get you in the door
Oct 25, 2018
Retail pharmacies and grocery stores are trying to entice people to get the flu shot in their store with discounts and gift cards in the hopes of gaining long term customers.
For many grocery stores and pharmacies offering the flu shot is just a way to get you in the door
Oct 25, 2018
Retail pharmacies and grocery stores are trying to entice people to get the flu shot in their store with discounts and gift cards in the hopes of gaining long term customers.
Flu season could cost employers billions of dollars
by
Reema Khrais
Feb 12, 2018
This flu season could cost businesses at least $15.4 billion in lost productivity, according to one employment consulting firm.
Using smart thermometers to track flu ... and advertise
by
Amy Scott
and Eliza Mills
Jan 19, 2018
The United States is experiencing an especially bad flu season this winter. So grab your hand sanitizer, because we’re taking on the topic with a look a smart thermometers, like the ones made by KinsaHealth. The company’s thermometers connect to an app to give users medical advice and to track the spread of fevers (and, […]
There’s a sharp spike in hospitalizations this flu season
Jan 5, 2018
Hospitals across the country are seeing a sharp spike in the number of hospitalizations this flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It seems the strain of the virus that’s circulating is particularly vicious. That means higher costs for patients – and headaches for hospitals. Click the audio player above to […]
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The hazards of trying to make flu shots mandatory
Jan 21, 2016
How the flu can mount to a lot of cost for businesses.
Off-target flu shot will cost employers
Dec 9, 2014
Since this year's flu vaccine is off the mark, more people will probably come down with the flu.
Making a statement by spending – or not
by
Tony Wagner
Nov 26, 2014
The numbers we're reading and watching for Wednesday.