VNA Shoo the Flu Clinics Resume Oct. 16

VERO BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2006) – With the arrival of more than 5,600 doses of flu vaccine, the Visiting Nurse Association will resume its Shoo the Flu clinics in both Brevard and Indian River counties starting Oct. 16.

Flu clinics are scheduled for:  

·        Oct. 16 from 2-4 p.m. at Sebastian Elks Lodge, 731 S. Fleming, Sebastian

·        Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. – noon at Perkins Medical Supply, 13000 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian

·        Oct. 18 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Longevity Spa, 650 12th St., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at PNC Wealth Management community room, 3001 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. – noon at Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay

·        Oct. 23 from 1-4 p.m. at First Church of God, 1105 58th Ave., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. – noon at Perkins Medical Supply, 4015 20th St., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 24 from 2-5 p.m. at Royal Palm Convalescent Center, 2180 10th St., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. – noon at Barefoot Bay, 225 Barefoot Blvd., Micco

·        Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. – noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 500 Iris Lane, Vero Beach

·        Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1405 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian

·        Oct. 27 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Osceola Pharmacy, 1635 14th Ave., Vero Beach

·        Oct. 27 from 1-5 p.m. at North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian

·        Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. at South Mainland Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco

·        Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach

  • Oct. 30 and 31 from 2-4 p.m. at VNA Hidden Treasures, 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Influenza is a highly contagious disease that often makes people sick enough to keep them in bed for several days. But it can also lead to more serious illnesses like bronchitis and pneumonia. People with weakened immune systems are likely to suffer more serious effects because of the flu virus.

The VNA administers vaccinations to anyone 18 and older; flu vaccines are $28 per dose; pneumonia vaccines are $44 per dose. There is no out-of-pocket expense at time of immunization for clients who present a Medicare or Health First Medicare HMO card.

For the most up-to-date flu clinic times and locations, call the VNA flu clinic hotline at (772) 567-5760 or visit www.vnatc.com.