Cough-Cold and Flu

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- Matrixx Initiatives announced Monday the launch of Zicam Cold Remedy Ultra Berry Lemonade Crystals, the latest addition to Zicam's cold shortening line-up.

The new product  combines the power of zinc, which reduces the duration of the common cold, and elderberry, a popular immunity boosting ingredient.  

PHOENIX - Your birth year predicts -- to a certain extent - how likely you are to get seriously ill or die in an outbreak of an animal-origin influenza virus, according to a study published last week that was co-led by researchers from the University of Arizona in Tucson and the University of California, Los Angeles.

WASHINGTON - The OTC availability of dextromethorphan will save consumers and the healthcare system between $22 billion and $31 billion over the next 10 years, according to a study released Tuesday that was conducted by Charles River Associates and quantifies the savings consumers and the healthcare system receive from the over-the-counter availability of the widely used cough suppressant.

RICHMOND, British Columbia - Customers who receive their 2016/2017 influenza vaccination at London Drugs will now play an active role in helping to protect tens of thousands of the world's most vulnerable children from vaccine-preventable diseases, the Canadian retailer announced Monday. Through a new partnership with I Boost Immunity, a Canadian-based online immunization advocacy network, for every flu shot administered at London Drugs this year, a vaccine will be donated to UNICEF Canada to immunize children in a developing country.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - The Rite Aid Foundation announced this week that it is donating more than $1.8 million to KidCents charities on behalf of Rite Aid customers who received a flu shot this year. Each of the more than 360 KidCents charities, located in communities served by Rite Aid, will receive a $5,000 grant to support programs that improve the health and well-being of children in their communities.

RICHMOND, British Columbia  - London Drugs last week announced the availability of this year's influenza vaccine for Canadian consumers in anticipation of a greater demand.