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Efforts to cope with swine flu likely to increase traffic at CVS, Walgreen

I'm reiterating Buy ratings for giant drug store chains CVS-Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) on likely increased store traffic, due to the H1N1 flu.

So far, the nation is doing fairly well at ensuring that there will be enough swine flu vaccine for key populations --those who could quickly spread the virus like teachers, health care workers, emergency personnel etc., as well as other risk groups -- pregnant women, people caring for infants, people aged 25-64 who are at high risk due to compromised immune systems.

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Consider Tyson, but only with a tight stop

Beef, chicken, and pork producer Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has accelerated nicely out of 'the danger zone' – the $10 price level – only to be confronted with another potential hurdle -- a change in consumer food preferences, due the H1N1 flu.

And one must underscore "potential" because while Tyson's food is safe, pork sales will still likely fall, due to customers switching out of pork.

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Last updated: November 28, 2009: 04:20 AM

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