How To Prepare Your Household for Cold and Flu Season
Key Highlights
- ➤CVS Pharmacy promotes OTC products, prescription services, vaccines and wellness items.
- ➤CVS Store Brand products may offer savings versus brand-name counterparts and qualify for FSA/HSA benefits.
- ➤Same-day CVS.com delivery supports households avoiding store trips during illness.
- ➤Flu vaccines are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide.
Expert Statements
Nicole Henry, PharmD, CVS Pharmacy
“As families settle into fall routines, it's a good time to take stock of the health and wellness products already at home, check labels and expiration dates, and fill any gaps before symptoms start,”
Nicole Henry, PharmD, CVS Pharmacy
“Having a few basics ready can help families focus on feeling better rather than making an unexpected trip to the store and make those unexpected sick days easier to manage.”
Nicole Henry, PharmD, CVS Pharmacy
“Your pharmacist can help answer questions and identify considerations based on your symptoms, age, other medications and individual health needs,”
Nicole Henry, PharmD, CVS Pharmacy
“Even OTC products may interact with other medications, so it is important to read the label and speak with your pharmacist if you are unsure which option is appropriate for you.”
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / CVS Health
Key points * Cold and flu season is upon us so it's time to think about ways to prepare so that you are ready when the inevitable sick day occurs. * Nicole Henry, PharmD, CVS Pharmacy, shares tips for preparing for sick season, including taking stock of what OTC wellness products you should have on hand for all members of the family, getting a flu vaccine and talking to your pharmacist if you have questions. * CVS Pharmacy offers a wide assortment of OTC store brand products, along with prescription services, flu vaccines and other everyday wellness items, making it a convenient destination for everything you need to support your wellness this season. The worst time to discover an expired fever reducer or an empty box of cold medicine is when someone in your household is already sick. A quick wellness check now can help you prepare for common seasonal symptoms, and make it easier to know where to turn when questions arise.
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