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Flu shots are now available at all Publix pharmacies. Trained Publix Pharmacy associates will administer the vaccine to patients. "Each year, Publix Pharmacy offers the flu vaccine to our patients to help protect themselves throughout the flu season," said Publix Vice President of Pharmacy Dain Rusk. "With the health of our communities as a top priority, we are proud to offer immunizations as part of our pharmacy services." Publix Pharmacy will offer both the Fluad, recommended for patients age 65 and older, and the Flucelvax for patients age 64 and younger. Both vaccinations protect against influenza A and B. Flu immunizations are available at no charge through most insurance plans. Publix accepts Medicare Part B and many other third-party insurance plans as payment for flu shots, as specified by provider health plans. Restrictions apply for minors and state laws vary. Publix pharmacists are available to answer any questions. While appointment...

TAMPA — Tens of thousands of Tampa Bay residents may have to find new doctors by October as two of the region's major health care players are publicly sparring over a new insurance contract. BayCare Health System this week sent 215,000 letters to patients insured through Florida Blue, warning that BayCare's hospitals, doctors and lab services would be out of the insurer's network by Oct. 1 if the two cannot agree on new health care rates. The contract, which includes agreements on medical expenses like hospital care, appointments with primary care doctors and specialists, and diagnostic services like X-rays and MRIs, was last negotiated three years ago. BayCare operates 15 hospitals across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties in addition to an ambulatory division and BayCare Medical Group, one of the region's largest physician groups. In the letter, BayCare accused Florida Blue of being "unwilling to reach an agreement that would guarantee we can sustain...

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At a time when health authorities throughout the country have been dealing with surging new cases of Covid-19 infection, cases of H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu virus infection, have been reported from many places. Public health experts warned that the H1N1 virus, which is not less severe than the coronavirus, could cause a twindemic in the country. "Even the health workers are unaware of the spread of the H1N1 virus," said Dr Prabhat Adhikari, an infectious disease and critical care expert. "As the focus of all authorities concerned is on Covid-19, the H1N1 virus could cause epidemic in the country." According to the World Health Organisation's Global Influenza Surveillance, at least 57 cases of H1N1 infection have been reported since June 6. Similarly, infection of 55 cases of AH3 virus also known as Hong Kong flu have been also reported in the same period. Public health experts say the rise in the number of influenza cases is concerning at a time when th...

Note: After this story was published, One Medical clarified that its practices are membership-based, not members only. Patients with insurance can get treatment without joining. While its acquisition by Amazon is in the works, health clinic operator One Medical is moving ahead with its entry into the Dallas market with two locations. The difference at One Medical is that customers pay a membership fee to get access to 24/7 virtual care services. Amazon said in July that it plans to acquire San Francisco-based One Medical in a deal valued at $3.9 billion. The deal hasn't closed. Retailers have been moving into the health care business with the goal of making it more affordable and accessible for their customers and their own employees. Some, like Walmart, are building elaborate clinics from scratch. Others such as Walgreens and Target are partnering with experienced clinic operators and making room for them in their stores. In the past year, Walgreens has opened several clinics with...

Clinics across the country have been looking for ways to expand access to abortion care since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. However, the ruling and potential for the criminalization of abortion raises significant privacy concerns around so-called "crisis pregnancy centers," which do not offer abortions but use deceptive language around abortion care to mislead clients.  In a covert effort to serve the anti-abortion mission, these anti-abortion centers amass large quantities of data from those seeking abortion or pregnancy-related services. Advocates worry that with Roe 's fall, anti-abortion centers will release sensitive information to law enforcement to incriminate people who have received an abortion or experienced a stillbirth or miscarriage.  "We now live in an abortion surveillance state," explained Jenifer McKenna, the program director of The Alliance and co-author of Designed to Deceive: A Study of ...

Show Caption Hide Caption CDC leader: Flu shot 'doubly important' this year The message is clear: Get your flu vaccine. The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis. Public health experts pleaded Thursday for Americans to get vaccinated against both. (Oct. 7) AP GARDNER — How's this for one-stop shopping: Walmart will host a multipurpose vaccine clinic on Oct. 20. The event, which will also be sponsored by the Gardner Senior Center and Community Health Connections, will offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID vaccines will include first round, third shot and booster shots for eligible recipients, according to organizers. "This clinic is open to anyone who would like a first or second dose of Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, individuals who are immunocompromised needing an a...