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Americans aren’t diligent about doctor visits

More than half of Americans arent seeing their primary care physician for regular checkups, and many arent getting the vaccinations they need, a new survey from Walgreens finds.

By Kathryn Mayer | Updated on April 23, 2012

More than half of Americans aren’t seeing their primary care physician for regular checkups, and many aren’t getting the vaccinations they need, a new survey from Walgreens finds.

“If people aren’t going to the doctor or talking regularly with a pharmacist, nurse practitioner or other health care professional, it would be difficult to know what immunizations they may be due or overdue for,” says Jeff Kang, Walgreens senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness services and solutions. “This also shows the opportunity to educate consumers because while many are interested in knowing, they just aren’t getting this type of health information.”

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