Friday, August 19, 2011

Putting the Power of Information in the Hands of Allergy Sufferers


Editors Note: There are three photos and three fact sheets associated with this press release.


McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada), Division of Johnson & Johnson Inc., markets a broad range of well known and trusted over the counter (OTC) products, including TYLENOL�, REACTINE�, MOTRIN�, ROLAIDS�, IMODIUM� AND ZANTAC�.Benefits of Tyco Retail Solutions' source tagging program include:"We keep hearing patients complain of worsening allergy symptoms that are lasting for a longer period of time," says Dr. Susan Waserman , Professor of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, McMaster University. "What many people don't realize is how factors such as changing weather patterns can have an impact on how people are experiencing their symptoms."The REACTINE� Allergy Forecast for iPhone is available for free download from the App Store(SM).Reduced store labor costs - efficient application of anti-shoplifting tags at the source eliminates the need to tag in the store Increased product velocity to the selling floor - new merchandise arrives at the store floor ready Enhanced customer focus - store associates are free to assist shoppers instead of applying tags Improved merchandising - placing hidden labels inside products or packaging while maintaining packaging aesthetics promotes open merchandising Increased sales - moving inventory from behind counters or locked cases, making it readily accessible to the shopper Reduced shrinkage - ensuring consistent tagging compliance for effective protection of goods Retail sustainability program support - reducing over-packaging intended to deter shopliftingAbout ADT Security Services, Inc. ADT Security Services, Inc., a Tyco International company, is the world's largest provider of electronic security services to more than seven million commercial, government and residential customers worldwide. ADT's total security solutions include intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit television, access control, critical condition monitoring, electronic article surveillance, radio frequency identification (RFID) and integrated systems. ADT's website address is http://www.adt.com .As many as nine million allergy sufferers across Canada now have a new tool to tackle hay fever season. Launched today, the REACTINE� Allergy Forecast for iPhone�, is the first and only iPhone app in Canada that provides three-day allergy and weather forecasts. Now sufferers can take control of their allergies by planning ahead, knowing when allergy symptoms are likely to be at their worst.While these environmental factors related to allergies are difficult to control, people can control how they manage their allergy symptoms. The REACTINE� Allergy Forecast lets allergy sufferers know when their symptoms are likely to be at their worst, due to high airborne pollen counts.Contacts: Jim Caudill Tyco Retail Solutions 1 (561) 912-6066 Email Contact Sarah Murray Strategic Communications Consultant 781-378-2674 Email ContactAbout McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Canada):The Tyco Retail Solutions portfolio for retailers is sold through ADT Security Services Inc., and authorized business partners around the world. For more information, please visit www.tycoretailsolutions.com .Power Play Fantasy Sports offers fantasy football and fantasy hockey games, with additional sports being added to the line up in 2012. Fantasy football participants can enjoy two styles of fantasy football games including Power Picks Fantasy Football and Power Player Fantasy Football. The one-of-a-kind fantasy team selection game, Power Player Fantasy Football, allows users to select their own team of NFL all-stars from head-to-head player matchups. This season-long game provides continued excitement with the selection of a new fantasy team each week. For traditional fantasy sports fun, participants will enjoy Power Picks Fantasy Football, the pick 'em style fantasy football league.The effect of environmental issues, like climate change on pollen counts, have been recently documented. A 2010 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found an extended allergy season in several parts of North America, including regions in Canada. In the most-affected areas, ragweed season has been extended by as long as a month.About Tyco Retail SolutionsTo view the fact sheet entitled "Seasonal Allergies Fact vs. Fiction," please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Reactine FactvsFiction.pdf .Contacts: Power Play Fantasy Sports Brian Gardiner 905.582.5592 marketing@powerplayfantasysports.com www.powerplayfantasysports.com"Achieving this 40 billion unit source tagging milestone is the result of our steadfast commitment to the retail industry, our responsiveness to the diverse needs of our customers, and our willingness to partner with manufacturers and retailers to reduce retail shrink," said Tony D'Onofrio, Vice President, Global Account / Source Tagging for Tyco Retail Solutions.Contacts: To book an interview with Dr. Waserman, to receive images of the REACTINE(R) Allergy Forecast or for further information: GolinHarris for REACTINE(R) Meghan Ney 416-642-7957 mney@golinharris.comTo view the third photo associated with this release, please visit the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20110818-721285IMG3800.jpg ."We know that one of the best defenses against allergy symptoms is regularly taking allergy medication," says Dr. Waserman. "The REACTINE� Allergy Forecast is a great tool that provides an early-warning system for sufferers so they can act proactively, rather than waiting until the symptoms are already in full effect."

Contacts: To book an interview with Dr. Waserman, to receive images of the REACTINE(R) Allergy Forecast or for further information: GolinHarris for REACTINE(R) Meghan Ney 416-642-7957 mney@golinharris.com




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