Prevention is the Best Medicine

     Did you know that 60,000 adults will die this year from vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States alone? Don’t be one of them! You can prevent these and other illnesses if you get vaccinated! Some of these preventable diseases include: influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, hepatitis B, tetanus, diptheria, measles, mumps, and rubella.

     Rice Drugs, in collaboration with your family physician, is pleased to offer a variety of adult immunizations. Our trained pharmacists are available to protect you against a variety of preventable diseases including influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis A and B, and Lyme disease.

     At Rice Drugs you can receive your immunizations quickly and privately in the convenience of your own pharmacy. Rice Drugs is also open extended hours in evenings and on weekends to accommodate your busy schedule. Please call in advance to make an appointment that is convenient for you.

Influenza/Pneumococcal Vaccine:
Who should be immunized?

All persons over the age of 50
Anyone who has a serious long term health problem like heart disease, lung disease (asthma, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema), kidney disease, diabetes, or immunodeficiency
Anyone who wants to reduce the risk of developing flu/pneumonia

Hepatitis A
Who should be immunized?

Persons 2 years of age and older traveling or working in countries with high rates of hepatitis A (Central/South America, Caribbean, Mexico, Africa)
Persons who live in communities with high rates of hepatitis A
Persons who use street drugs
Persons with chronic liver disease

Hepatitis B
Who should be immunized?

Everyone 18 years of age and younger
Adults greater than 18 years of age who are at risk (for example, health care workers, people who have more than one sex partner, men who have sex with other men, and IV drug users.)
Anyone who could possibly come into contact with infected blood or bodily fluids

Lyme disease
Who should be immunized?

Persons 15-70 years of age who live in areas where Lyme disease is a problem and who work or spend leisure time in wooded, brushy or overgrown areas where ticks live.

Protection against preventable disesases is truly priceless, but at Rice Drugs, we want to make it affordable for you! For our patients, influenza vaccines are $10.00 and pneumonia shots are $22.50. This includes the administration fee. Also, we will gladly bill your insurance for your immunization if it is covered by your plan. You will simply pay your co-payment if the service is covered. ATTENTION PATIENTS WITH MEDICARE: Medicare Part B pays in full for your flu and/or pneumococcal pneumonia shots! We will gladly bill them for you! So, what are you waiting for? Isn’t it time to get protected?

If you have further questions regarding our immunizations or would like to schedule an appointment for a vaccination, contact one of our pharmacists today at our toll free number 1-888-650-RICE or e-mail us at rx@ricedrugs.com.

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