Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Miss. Health Agency Offers Free Swine Flu Medicine

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Miss. Health Agency Offers Free Swine Flu Medicine

    Miss. Health Agency Offers Free Swine Flu Medicine

    Pharmacies To Distribute Tamiflu, Relenza

    POSTED: 4:55 pm CST November 9, 2009

    JACKSON, Miss. --

    Mississippi's uninsured and underinsured can receive free swine flu medication.

    The state Department of Health announced Monday it had reached agreements with some pharmacies to help distribute Tamiflu and Relenza, two medications used to treat H1N1 flu symptoms.

    The medications will come from state and federal stockpiles, and will be used for patients who cannot otherwise afford them.

    According to the state health agency, patients must bring a doctor's prescription to selected pharmacies to receive the medicine, along with documents stating they belong in a high-risk category.

    The Health Department Web site has a list of participating pharmacies, including those at 29 Kroger stores across the state.


    Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be.
    Last edited by Pathfinder; November 9, 2009, 07:02 PM. Reason: Deleted picture
    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela
Working...
X