Health Insight Presented by Jewel Osco Shingles, pneumonia vaccinations are vital, easy to get Eating whole foods, exercising and getting enough sleep is the triad of healthy living but it doesn't eliminate the possibility of a vira or bacterial bug catching a ride in that healthy body. The easiest way to prevent diseases that can threaten our health is by getting vaccinated and Jewel-Osco makes it even With 179 stores with a pharmacy in the Chicagoland area, Jewel-Osco makes it extremely convenient to get vaccinated against shingles and pneumonia," explained Ryan L McCann, PharmD and Director of Pharmacy Operations. "Anyone over age 50 can get the shingles McCann, PharmD-Director of Pharmacy Operations) accine without a prescription and the vaccine has a 90 percent efficacy rate," Osco pharmacists run the claim and bill your he said. One out of three adults will develop the insurance provider, your job is basically to show painful condition and the likelihood increases up and roll up your sleeves. with age. "All of our pharmacists are trained to Pneumococcal disease causes thousands administer the shots and we bill your insurance of infections every year and vaccines work provider so it eliminates the extra steps. Pictured from left to right Chandni Clough, Pharmo-Patient Care Services Manager, Jay Highland - Patient Care Pharmacist and Ryan L review your age and risk factors." Since Jewel- well at preventing severe hospitalization. The Centers for It may surprise you that shingles vaccination is important whether you have had chicken pox (CDC) recommends the pneumococcal vaccine or not according to Chandni Clough, PharmD for all adults 65 years or older and for those and Patient Care Services Manager at Jewel- over age 2 who are at increased risk. Osco Pharmacies. And don't think you can't get "PCV13 protects against 13 types of the painful condition if you're under the age of pneumococcal bacteria and PPSV23 protects 50. "There's a lot of room to do research in the against 23 types," McCann said. Adults 19 and younger population," Clough said, "and as a older with certain health conditions like heart matter of fact, my husband is just getting over disease or diabetes should also get vaccinated "I have asthma and I've had my pneumonia shot Shingrix is the newer and now preferred vaccine already," he noted. "Again, our pharmacists are with two doses administered within a two- to six- all trained to screen and administer the vaccine shingles. He's 32!" month interval. How long does protection last? and we follow up if you need both vaccines." "It's not like the flu shot that you have get every Our No. 1 priority is to take care of our year," Clough explained. But the second dose customers," McCann said. "And after receiving is important to ensure long-term protection, any vaccination at the pharmacy, you earn a 10 percent off coupon to use on your next grocery purchase up to $200. In addition to shingles and pneumonia, Jewel-Osco offers vaccinations to help prevent the flu, tetanus, measles, Come in and talk to our pharmacists and we will whooping cough, meningitis and others. Jewel-0sco, the official grocery sponsor of the Daily Herald's 2019 Fittest Loser Challenge, is committed to health. Their stores offer a wide range of foods that promote a healthy living and accommodate all diets. Jewel-Osco will be hosting several in-store events where participants will learn about nutrition, healthy Osco shopping and meal planning. To find a location near you, visit: jewelosco.com