Are you or someone you love thinking about quitting smoking or vaping for the New Year? 

What an awesome resolution! 

Quitting can be tough, but that’s where nicotine replacement therapy comes in. 

These products provide a small amount of nicotine to help ease cravings while you wean yourself off smoking completely. 

Now there are a few different options: 

Gum or lozenges are good choices if you need quick relief from cravings. 

Patches are better for managing cravings throughout the day, especially if you smoke heavily. 

Stop by and talk to your Kinney pharmacist or visit Kinney Drugs dot com. We can help you create a personalized quit plan! 

And that’s the Skinney on quitting smoking and new healthy habits!

Hey! Have you met Flemy?

Yup, it’s THAT time of year again! The flu monster is ready to catch unsuspecting folks with aches, chills, coughs, congestion, fatigue – the works!

Kinney pharmacists often get asked why people should get a flu shot every year.

Well, it’s because the influenza virus mutates or changes over time.

The vaccine released each fall specifically targets the most prevalent or common strain of the virus.

Kinney Pharmacists can vaccinate people age two and older in New York, three and older in Vermont.

Oh, I should say that it’s especially important for older adults and anyone who may be immunocompromised and/or have chronic medical conditions.

Good news! Kinney has the flu vaccine in both senior dose and standard dose in stock.

So, now’s the time to get the WHOLE family protected with this year’s flu vaccine.

You can make an appointment at Kinney Drugs dot com. We even have family appointments for up to four people at a time.

We also welcome walk-ins, but we do want to be up front and share that you may have to wait a few minutes. If that’s cool, come on in!

Our pharmacists also get asked if people can get other vaccines such as COVID, RSV, and pneumonia at the same time as flu, and the answer is usually yes.

Check Kinney Drugs dot com for all the details.

And that’s the Skinney on this year’s flu vaccine!

Ladies, did you know that in the U.S., the average woman spends more than 30 years of her life trying to prevent pregnancy? True story.

You probably know that there are a lot of birth control options available at your local Kinney pharmacy, including oral contraceptives, also known as birth control pills.

Most are combination pills that contain both estrogen and progestin hormones which stop ovulation and can help regulate your monthly cycle.

Until recently, oral contraceptives were only available by prescription.

Not anymore! Meet Opill^®, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive (birth control) available in the United States.

It differs from other oral contraceptives because it is a progestin-only birth control pill (sometimes referred to as POPs or the mini pill).

Opill^® should be taken once a day at the same time.

Opill^® is NOT an emergency contraceptive (like a morning-after pill) and it also does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Just like any medication, it’s not a one-size-fits-all deal, so be sure to talk to your Kinney pharmacist for recommendations.

And that’s the Kinney Skinney on birth control and Opill^®!