Walgreens Is Slashing Prices on More than 1,000 Items
Walgreens is slashing prices on more than 1,300 national and store-brand items, at least for now, to help consumers with rising costs.
Walgreens says it’s an effort to make basic necessities more affordable as Americans struggle to pay things like rent and auto insurance.
Some Items Being Reduced
- One-A-Day 80ct Men’s and Women’s Gummy Vitamins now $11.99 (was $13.49)
- Always Pad Mod Regular (20ct) now $6.99 (was $7.49)
- Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser now $6.99 (was $7.99)
- Eucerin Advance Repair Hand Cream now $5.99 (was $7.29)
“Walgreens understands our customers are under financial strain and struggle to purchase everyday essentials. We continue to be committed to our customers by lowering prices on over a thousand additional items, something we’ve been doing since October of 2023,” said Tracey D. Brown, Walgreens’ retail president and chief customer officer.
Walgreens also announced today it plans to introduce a series of promotional campaigns in the weeks ahead, including the return of its myWDays in mid-July. Officials said prices may vary by location.
Other Stores Recently Announcing Price Cuts for the Summer
- Target: Target announced earlier this month it was slashing prices on an estimated 5,000 items in its stores. Customers can expect to see lower prices on things like milk, meat, bread, snacks, coffee, diapers, paper towels and much more.
- Aldi: Aldi recently announced price cuts on at least 250 items including better-for-you foods, travel-ready snacks and barbecue essentials.
- Michaels: Michaels is also trying to help consumers save money by lowering costs on more than 5,000 items including home decor, art supplies, seasonal items, kids’ projects, wall frames, and much more.
- Walmart: Walmart has cut prices on more than 7,000 items, mostly across food categories, but no specifics were listed.
- Amazon Fresh: Amazon Fresh has discounted more than 4,000 items, including name brand and their own brand products. Discounts are up to 30% online and in-person stores. Customers can expect savings on things like frozen food, meat and pasta.
Retailers all announcing recent price cuts say their discounts are expected to run at least through the summer. The price cuts will help not only the consumer, but should help boost lagging sales as customers try to find more ways to save money.
Most Common Summer Illnesses and How to Avoid Them
1. Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a big one in the summer. Lyme disease is transmitted through tick bites, which are often living in areas with tall grass or the woods. Some common symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache and a bullseye rash. To help avoid getting tick bites, try to avoid areas with tall grass and wooded areas; wear long sleeves and pants outside; use insect repellent; and look for ticks on your skin and remove them if you find them.
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is super prevalent in the summer. Just think about it. If you go to a picnic, chances are, that potato salad is going to be left out in the sun a long time. So, beware what you eat at outdoor events. Also, be clean with how you handle food, cook food thoroughly, wash your hands when handling food and don’t have perishable foods unrefrigerated for too long.
Dehydration
Dehydration can really be serous. It sounds like no big deal, but severe dehydration can actually lead to death. Don’t freak out too much, though. Severe dehydration usually happens if you are vomiting or have diarrhea for an extended time. In the summer months, however, being outside in the hot sun for too long and not drinking enough can lead to dehydration. Drink plenty of water. If you’re working out, sports drinks are a good choice, too.
Colds
You don’t just get a cold when it’s cold out. “Some viruses and other bacteria thrive under the extreme heat of the sun, thus increasing your risk of infection,” notes unilab.com.ph. To avoid spreading it, “Always cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze and dispose your tissues in the right receptacle.”
Flu
The flu often ticks up in the winter, but it’s around in the summer, too. Often times, if people are traveling and in close areas, the flu virus can spread. To avoid it, the CDC suggests to get vaccinated, practice good hand hygiene and avoid close contact with sick people.
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Enterovirus
Enterovirus is commonly called the “summer flu.” It can cause fever, coughing, runny nose and nausea. It can also cause a rash, like with hand-foot-and-mouth disease. To prevent it, as always, good hygiene is key.
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More tips to avoid getting sick
“Frequent hand washing and avoiding exposure to people who are sick with fever can help prevent the spread of infection,” Dr. Michael Pichichero, a pediatrician and infectious disease researcher at the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute in New York, tells Newsinhealth.nih.gov. Dr. Pichichero adds that the best way to avoid getting sick is to block viral transmission. You can get sick by coming into direct contact with an infected person’s respiratory secretions, such as saliva or mucus, so the frequent hand washing really helps. Also, protect yourself from the sun and beware of picnics where food that’s left out in the sun can go bad.
