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U.S. Drugstores Are Starting the Flu Shot Early

Flu season is quickly approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. While many chain drugstores typically offer flu shots during the fall, this year the flu shots are out early. CVS is offering flu shots a few weeks earlier than usual — they told the Associated Press that normally the flu shot campaign starts three to four weeks later. Walgreens started giving flu shots on October 1st last year — but is making flu shots available as of September 1st this year. Some Rite Aid stores are already giving flu vaccines. Drugstore chains are expecting higher demand for … Continue reading →

Free and Cheap Prescription Drugs

The cost of prescription drugs has been skyrocketing. Many drug companies are raising the prices of these drugs in order to make up lost revenue due to the recession. But high drug costs are making taking medicine almost impossible for some people. Fortunately, there are a few ways to obtain the free prescription drugs that your doctor wants you to have. Pfizer announced a new program that will provide you with free prescriptions for up to a year, if you have been laid off and no longer have health insurance. There are more than 70 name brand drugs available for … Continue reading →

Toy Recalled for Mimicking Date Rape Drug if Ingested

UPDATE: The AquaDots version of this product has now been recalled in U.S. as well. See notice at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Parents, please be aware that a toy known as Bindeez Beads from Australia has been recalled due to toxicity. Similar products are sold as “Aquadots,” which are sold in both Wal-Mart and Target stores and other as well as via the Internet. Apparently, in the U.S. it has not yet established if the AquaDots versions are as dangerous. According to the Wall Street Journal, “… Moose Enterprises declined to comment on whether reports of health problems linked … Continue reading →

How to Find Free Products

Get it free today. Here are the strategies that you can use to get free products, from shampoo and toothpaste to restaurant meals. Freebies are fun, and with this guide, you won’t have to pay for any of it. Follow Companies on Facebook and Twitter Free product coupons are often given away on Facebook and Twitter, and sometimes these promotions even include free full-sized products mailed to your door. Like and follow your favorite brands, and you’ll be rewarded with plenty of freebies. Enter Contests and Promotions Sure, it would be great to win that all-expenses vacation trip to Hawaii, … Continue reading →

A List of Places to Buy Groceries

Your regular chain supermarket may not be the best place to buy your groceries. Often, there are other stores that will yield better quality for a lower price overall or on particular items. Being able to shop around can be a good thing, and you might want to shop for your groceries at more than one store. Visiting different stores and noting the selection and the prices can help you develop a plan for your grocery shopping. Then you know that you’ll always get the best prices on your groceries, even if you don’t happen to have coupons. There are … Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Enjoy Movies on a Budget

In a tight budget, entertainment is usually one of the first line items to go, or at least to be reduced drastically. One of the favorite ways that most of us entertain ourselves is through television or movies. Here are seven ways that you can enjoy movies, even when you are on a budget. 1. Free Rentals. Redbox, the movie rental machine that is available at many grocery stores and drug stores offers movie (and game) rentals for $1 or $2 a night. This is inexpensive in itself, however, the company also offers Redbox coupon codes that can be used … Continue reading →

A Mother’s Plea for Both her Sons to Live

A small study was done that indicated that a drug called Eteplirsen could help treat the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A mother has started a petition asking for the FDA to approve the drug. One of her sons was in the study and improved. Her other son was not in the study and cannot have access to the drug. Sarpeta is a company that makes a drug called Eteplirsen. It was designed to treat the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. New drugs are not simply distributed to pharmacies and placed on the shelves of drug stores. There are a … Continue reading →

Madagascar 3 Themed Children’s Claritin Causes Controversy

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Parents of children who have allergies that are severe enough to require medication need to be aware of something that is causing a controversy. There are packages of Chewable Children’s Claritin that are decorated with images from the most recent “Madagascar” movie. This can make children think that the medicine is actually food or candy. It is entirely possible for children to have allergies. If you notice that your child has a frequent case of the sniffles, this could be a sign that your child has allergies. The best way to find out is to take your child to a … Continue reading →

Your Health Insurance Covers Flu Shots from the Pharmacy

Are you planning on getting a flu shot this year? You have some options about where to go to receive one. You can try to get an appointment at your doctor’s office. Or, you can go to the nearest pharmacy, and get your flu shot whenever it is most convenient for you to do so. Bring your health insurance card to the pharmacy. According to the Center for Disease Control, the best way to prevent yourself from having the flu is to go and get a flu shot. It also helps to practice good health habits, such as washing your … Continue reading →

Save at Walgreens Friends and Family Event – One Day Only!

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What do you need from Walgreens right now? Perhaps you forgot to pick up something when you went on your last trip to the grocery store. Maybe you just ran out of an important item that you really cannot go another day without replacing. Whatever it is, you can save some money if you shop the Walgreens Friends and Family Event. It is taking place for one day only, March, 31, 2011. Walgreens, like other drug stores, carries a lot of the items that your family needs. Perhaps your family is suffering through the last of the cold and flu … Continue reading →