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  <body><![CDATA[<p class="xmsonormal">The Stamps Health Services Pharmacy, located on Ferst Drive next to the Campus Recreation Center, now offers flu shots and retail pharmacy services for employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p class="xmsonormal">According to&nbsp;Gregory Moore, senior director of Stamps Health Services,&nbsp;&ldquo;The well-being of our Tech community is central to the Stamps mission. Employees can now use their health insurance to help pay for flu vaccination and pharmaceuticals.&rdquo; Moore added, &ldquo;Students have long enjoyed the convenience of on-campus pharmacy services. These benefits are now available to faculty and staff.&rdquo;</p>

<p class="xmsonormal">Flu shots are usually covered 100 percent&nbsp;as preventive care under the Affordable Care Act, and getting the flu vaccine is always the best safeguard against getting&nbsp;the flu.</p>

<p class="xmsonormal">This month, employees may get their flu shot&nbsp;on Oct. 6&nbsp;and 20&nbsp;from 9&nbsp;to&nbsp;2 p.m.&nbsp;without an appointment.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="xmsonormal">&quot;Offering these services supports employees in their pursuit of their health and wellness objectives,&quot; said&nbsp;<span>John Scuderi, c</span><span>hair of the Employee Health and Wellbeing Committee of the Staff Council.</span></p>

<p>Stamps pharmacy is also a full retail pharmacy and can fill&nbsp;prescription needs. The pharmacy&nbsp;offers over-the-counter medications and consultations with its staff of registered pharmacists. Employees can get their prescriptions transferred and filled by calling 404-894-1430, or electronically through their physician. Patients can request prescription refills at the pharmacy during business hours, via the automated telephone refill system 24 hours a day (404-894-1430), or through the Stamps Health Services PocketRx smartphone app. Visit <a href="http://health.gatech.edu">health.gatech.edu</a>&nbsp;for more information.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>The pharmacy accepts both credit card and BuzzCard&nbsp;only.&nbsp;</p>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>Nina Thoman&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pharmacy Manager</p>

<p><a href="mailto:nina.thoman@health.gatech.edu">nina.thoman@health.gatech.edu</a></p>

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