Contact: Art Miller
(865) 425-8801
October 3, 2008

FLU CLINICS TO BE HELD AT ANDERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Clinton, Tenn.: The Anderson County Health Department will hold flu shot clinics on Friday, October 17th and Thursday, October 23rd. The Clinics will be open from 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM and will be located at 710 North Main St in the Carlton S. Salyer Conference Center at the Health Department. Appointments can be made by calling (865) 425-8801.

Influenza vaccine can be given to individuals 6 months of age and older. It is recommended for anyone who wishes to reduce their risk of getting influenza; it is especially important for those who are at risk for complications from influenza and for those who live with or care for people at high risk. People who should get influenza vaccine are:

• All adults 18 and over
• Individuals 6 months to age 18 may receive the flu vaccine during regular hours at the Health Department Monday thru Fridays.
• Anyone with a chronic health condition such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease, or who has a weakened immune system
• Women who are or plan to be pregnant during flu season (October to March)
• Residents and staff of nursing homes or long term care facilities
• Caregivers and those who live with an infant aged less then 6 months
• All health care workers
• Anyone who has close personal contact with someone at high risk of complications from influenza
• Anyone who wishes to reduce their chances of getting influenza

The cost of the shot will be $25.00 for adults and $13.70 for children. The clinic will also offer pneumonia vaccine for a fee of $_41.00. Pneumonia vaccine only needs to be given once to anyone over age 64 and is also important for younger adults with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illness. It can help prevent the life-threatening bacterial pneumonia that can follow influenza. Payment will be taken at the clinic in the form of cash or check. General Medicare (Red, White and Blue Cards only) and TennCare are the only insurances that we can bill. Please bring all your Medicare and TennCare cards with you. Correct change is preferred. Individuals attending the clinic need to wear a short sleeve shirt.

For more information please contact the Anderson County Health Department at (865) 425-8801.