"Flu season begins in November and can last until May. The Center forDisease Control says the single best way to protect against the flu is to getvaccinated each Fall and Kmart wants to encourage our customers to protectthemselves by offering over 900 pharmacist-based and 400 nurse-based clinicsin pharmacy and non-pharmacy locations throughout the country," said MarkDoerr, RPh, vice president of Kmart Pharmacy.
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Flu shots from the pharmacy are available for $25 and pneumonia shots are$50 while supplies last. Customers can call 1-800-822-8345 to find the dateand time of a flu clinic at their closest Kmart pharmacy location.
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The flu is a viral infection in the nose, throat and lungs. Those age 65yeas and older and persons of any age with chronic medical conditions are athighest risk for serious complications caused by the flu.
About Kmart
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:SHLD), is a mass merchandising company that offers customers quality productsthrough a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer,Martha Stewart Everyday and Route 66. For more information visit the company'swebsite at www.kmart.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website atwww.searsholdings.com.
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