Who should get the flu shot?
Q: Who should get the flu shot?
A: Anyone who wants to minimize their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. People who should get vaccinated each year are:
- Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday
- Pregnant women
- People 50 years of age and older
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
- People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
- People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including healthcare workers, household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu, household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than six months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated).
Does the Mini Clinic take my insurance?
Q: Does the Mini Clinic take my insurance?
A: Mini clinics take most health insurances, but we recommend that you call your local mini clinic to check to see if they take your insurance.
Do I need insurance to go to a mini clinic?
Q: Do I need insurance to go to a mini clinic?
A: No, insurance is not required. We recommend that you contact your local mini clinic to determine the cost for your visit.
When should I go to a mini clinic?
Q: When should I go to a mini clinic?
A: Mini clinic treats minor non-emergency ailments such as sore throats, ear infections, sinus infections as well as selected immunizations. Check with your mini clinic to determine what services they offer.
Who will see me at the Mini Clinic?
Q: Who will see me at the Mini Clinic?
A: Usually a nurse practitioner under the supervision of an on-call physician will see you. Nurse practitioners can prescribe many medications when necessary.
What is a Mini Clinic?
Q: What is a Mini Clinic?
A: A mini clinic is usually located in a drug store and provides convenient high-quality cost effective health care.
Where can I get information about adverse reactions or side effects of drugs?
Q: Where can I get information about adverse reactions or side effects of drugs?
A: While the Internet has useful information about prescription and non-prescription drugs, talking with your physician or pharmacist is one of your best ways to learn about possible side effects of drugs. Pharmacists work at every licensed pharmacy in the U.S.
What are the side effects from generics?
Q: What are the side effects from generics?
A: A side effect is usually the undesirable effect to the medication's therapeutic effect. Side effects are usually the same for a brand name drug and its generic equivalent drug. Side effects may vary for each person and depend on the individual's health status, age, weight and gender. If you shop at more than one pharmacy, be sure to remember to tell the pharmacist all the medications you are taking
Are generic drugs made in foreign countries?
Q: Are generic drugs made in foreign countries?
A: The U.S. Government strictly regulates the manufacturing of drugs. All manufacturers are required to meet the same standards. Many generics approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are manufactured by the same companies that make the brand name drugs.
How are generic prescription drugs different from brand name prescription drugs?
Q: How are generic prescription drugs different from brand name prescription drugs?
A: A generic prescription drug is made with the same active ingredients and is available in the same strengths as the equivalent brand name prescription drug. Generic prescription drugs are safe and provide the same therapeutic effects as the brand name prescription drugs. Almost 65% of all prescriptions are filled with generic drugs.