VNA’s Immunization program includes vaccines for flu.
The flu accounts for million of dollars in sick time and thousands of deaths and hospitalizations each year. The very young, the elderly and those in-between with health complications are considered at risk for serious complications from the flu. However, everyone should receive a flu vaccine since they can be carriers of the flu virus.
High-risk individuals are:
- Persons aged 50 or over Residents of nursing home and other chronic care facilities
- Adults who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems
- Adults who have compromised immune systems
- Pregnant women
- Persons who care for or work with at-risk individuals
Flu vaccinations begins in September or October of each year. Prices for the vaccinations may vary slight year to year depending on vaccine cost. Medicare Part B members must present their card.
For more information and for clinic dates and times, please contact VNA/Hospice today.