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Updated: 8:07 PM Nov 4, 2009
Swine Flu Big Business for Some Companies
Along with the worry and heightened sensitivity to the swine flu virus comes big money. From the local doctor's office to major marketing firms, preventing and/or treating swine flu is raking in the cash.
Posted: 7:57 PM Nov 4, 2009Reporter: Carrie Cline Email Address: carrie.cline@wsaz.com |
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Along with the worry and heightened sensitivity to the swine flu virus comes big money.
From the local doctor's office to major marketing firms, preventing and/or treating swine flu is raking in the cash.
Tracey Keith, a manager at Fruth Pharmacy, said the buzz about swine flu is generating a new interest in tried and true products such as hand sanitizer. Actually, interest in all things anti-viral is booming. Even major companies are re-packaging common products with a hot catch phrase. If it kills flu germs, it's selling fast.
Doug Mocrief, the office manager at Tri-State Medical Center, said his staff is feeling the effects of the swine flu panic.
"People are scared and worried," he said. "We’re seeing a lot of calls."
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Posted by: Bo
on Nov 8, 2009 at 10:04 AM
It's part of the Obama swineulous package.
Posted by: shirley
on Nov 5, 2009 at 07:24 AM
I used to buy Lysol wipes for my kitchen and bath for $2.They now cost $2.64.
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