New Host Sites for Health Fair 11's Flu Shot Clinics
Flu Fighter Clinics Begin October 12th
(firmenpresse) - MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- (Marketwire) -- 10/11/11 -- Flu shot season is here and Health Fair 11 is ready to hold its annual Flu Fighter clinics. There is some important information to know before you head out to get your annual vaccination.
Starting October 12, flu shots will be offered at 21 Lunds & Byerly's grocery storesClinics will be held simultaneously at all locations.
Flu Fighter vaccinations are given by registered nurses working for the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (MVNA.) The MVNA is a nonprofit organization that uses all proceeds from the Flu Fighter clinics to fund its nurse home visits for thousands of children, families, and adults living in our community. Learn more about MVNA and its services at .
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) advises nearly everyone to get a flu shot as soon as vaccine is available. To make it more convenient for families to get access to flu shots, Flu Fighter clinics have been scheduled to coincide with the statewide school break for the annual teachers' convention.
All Lunds and Byerly's grocery stores
October 12 - 15 & October 19 - 22, 2011
Wednesday - Fridays 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flu Fighter clinics are open to anyone age 3 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Most health insurance plans will cover the cost of a seasonal flu shot. MVNA bills major health insurance plans on the flu shot recipient's behalf. Proof-of-insurance or Medicare coverage is required.
People preferring to pay cash or check will be charged $27 for a flu shot. FluMist® nasal vaccine will be available for $32.
The Flu Fighter clinics are made possible by , a nonprofit organization that operates with the support of , North Memorial, and .
Contact:
Craig Hotvedt
763-797-7299
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Datum: 11.10.2011 - 16:46 Uhr
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