Beat the Flu Bug at Kerr Drug

Kerr Drug, the pharmacy chain pioneering community pharmacy-based healthcare services in their 104 retail locations across the Carolinas, announces the return of the “Beat the Bug at Kerr Drug” program this fall, providing flu and pneumonia vaccinations to thousands of North and South Carolinians.

With a shortage of the vaccine in 2004, most pharmacies decided against providing the vaccine to customers. However, Kerr Drug supplied flu vaccinations - with careful adherence to CDC guidelines limiting vaccines to persons identified as high risk - becoming the only local pharmacy to supply this important service to the public.

“We understand that consumers rely upon us for important healthcare services including flu shots during the fall vaccination season. The “Beat the Bug” program demonstrates our commitment to providing the very best service offerings to our patients,” said Mark Gregory, Vice President of Pharmacy and Government Affairs, Kerr Drug.

In addition to providing flu and pneumonia vaccines, Kerr Drug has arranged for Medicare and Social Security Administration representatives to be available at many of the “Beat the Bug” clinics for Seniors to ask questions and gather information regarding the upcoming changes to Medicare prescription drug coverage.

“Medicare changes will directly affect Seniors and their experience within our pharmacies. Taking the steps to ensure that our pharmacies and pharmacists are reliable resources of information and support to assist Seniors in their decision making is the right thing to do,” added Gregory.

Each flu vaccine costs $25 and the pneumonia vaccine costs $35. To find out where the nearest “Beat The Bug at Kerr Drug” clinic is being held, please visit or call your local Kerr Drug.

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ABOUT KERR DRUG
Kerr Drug is one of the most recognized and respected names in the chain drug industry. With its roots in the Carolinas and headquarters in Raleigh, Kerr Drug is taking the vision of community pharmacy farther than any other drug chain. The company has placed its future on its unique ability to provide patients, the medical community, and health plan sponsors, access to the most comprehensive and convenient health and wellness offering in the industry. With a mission to be the most comprehensive provider of pharmacy and related health care services, while continuing to be the most reliable provider of health related and convenience items, Kerr is currently providing services that far exceed the traditional drug store mix.

For more information, please visit www.kerrdrug.com