Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast

On average, approximately 36,000 Americans die from influenza every year, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications. With this year’s flu season fast approaching, the VNA is making preparations to ensure that our community is protected. VNA's annual “Shoo the Flu” campaign provides low-cost flu and pneumonia vaccinations to Indian River and Brevard County residents.

Immunization clinics will be offered at public locations (including places of worship, civic organizations, social clubs and homeowners' associations) from early October through early January. For the public, the flu vaccine costs $28 per person and the pneumonia vaccine is $45 per person. If clients present a Medicare or Health First Medicare HMO card at the time of immunization, there is no out-of-pocket expense; we will bill Medicare on their behalf.

Also available is a corporate program for local businesses who want to offer flu clinics on-site for their employees.

Interested in Hosting a Clinic?
If you would like to schedule an on-site flu clinic for your organization, please click here and complete our on-line registration form by August 20, 2007. Once we receive your information, we will call you to schedule your flu clinic. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Cathy Dusseau, VNA’s Flu Shot Coordinator, at 772.567.5551 ext. 5146 or cdusseau@vnatc.com.

Influenza:  What You Need to Know

1. Why get vaccinated?

2. What is the influenza vaccine?

3. Who should get an influenza vaccine?

4. When should I get an influenza vaccination?

5. Should I talk with a doctor before getting an influenza vaccine?

6. What are the risks from an influenza vaccine?

7. What if there is a moderate or severe reaction?

8. How can I learn more?