Vaccinations offer a crucial line of defense
against preventable illnesses
CINCINNATI, July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare
division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), makes it easy for college
students to receive the vaccinations and boosters needed to make
move-in day simple. Vaccinations, whether required or recommended,
play a pivotal role in safeguarding individual health and promoting
community well-being, particularly in environments such as college
campuses where students live and study in close quarters.
"As students prepare to return to the classroom, it is critical
that we emphasize the importance of back-to-school vaccines," said
Meggen Brown, chief nursing officer,
The Little Clinic LLC. "Vaccinations can protect individuals and
safeguard the health of our communities. Kroger Health is committed
to promoting health and safety, and we urge students of all ages,
including trade school and graduate programs, to prioritize their
well-being by ensuring they are up to date on their
vaccinations."
Common vaccine requirements for post-secondary enrollment often
include:
- Meningococcal: Protects against meningitis, a serious infection
that can spread rapidly in close quarters like dormitories
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): Protects against
tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Guards against these highly
contagious diseases
Students pursuing credentials such as construction, engineering
technologies, automotive, power, culinary or other material and
tool-handling training should receive a tetanus vaccine.
Additionally, those continuing their education in healthcare,
including veterinary and medical school will likely need to
complete all three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine series, in addition
to undergoing a tuberculosis (TB) test.
Additional vaccines that are often recommended for students who
are heading to post-secondary programs include:
- Human papillomavirus (HPV): Protects from HPV infections
that can cause head, neck, or other cancers later in life.
- Influenza (flu): Protects against the three most common types
of flu during a given season and should be administered
annually.
- COVID-19: Many colleges no longer require this vaccine, but it
is recommended, especially for students, faculty, and staff.
Students prepared to study abroad should consider
country-specific vaccinations. Stay informed about travel health
recommendations and ensure you're up to date or speak to a Kroger
Family of Companies pharmacist or The Little Clinic LLC
practitioner to learn more.
Armed with up-to-date vaccinations, students can be protected
before classes begin. Kroger Health is committed to protecting
families through vaccinations at every stage of their lives and is
dedicated to providing credible, and convenient healthcare for
customers in a single stop. For more information, visit
https://www.krogerhealth.com/
About Kroger Health
Kroger Health, the healthcare
division of The Kroger Co., is one of America's leading retail
healthcare organizations. Kroger Health and the Kroger Family of
Pharmacies and clinics operate more than 2,200 pharmacies in 35
states and 220 clinics in nine states, serving more than 17 million
customers annually. Our team of 24,000 healthcare practitioners,
including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dietitians and
technicians, believe in practicing at the top of our licenses,
enabling "food as medicine" to help prevent disease before it
starts, and helping people live healthier lives. For more
information, visit www.kroger.com/health.
About Kroger
At
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated
to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our
family of companies nearly 420,000 associates who serve over 11
million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping
experience and retail food stores under a variety
of banner names, serving America through food
inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste
communities. To learn more about us, visit
our newsroom and investor
relations site.
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