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Flu Shots
An annual flu shot is your best protection against the
flu. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention state that flu shots may be given throughout the entire
flu season. In Michigan, flu season typically continues through
March.
Flu shots are available at VNA's walk in clinic from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at it's Oak Park office,
located at 25900 Greenfield, Suite 600.
The VNA Flu-Busters will also be at many clinics throughout flu
season, click here for a current
list of clinic locations or call (800) 296-8660 for an automated
recording of weekly locations.
Homebound Service
If you are homebound, the VNA Flu-Busters can come to you! A service
fee which is not covered by Medicare or Insurance does apply.
To schedule an appointment, call (248) 967-8752.
At Your Workplace
On-site flu vaccinations are available. Please call (248) 967-8752
for details.
Cost:
Flu shots for the 2007-2008 season are $25 each.
Pneumonia shots are $40.
VNA accepts Medicare, HAP, Priority Health, cash or check payable
to VNHSS.
Consent form needed:
All individuals must fill out a consent form prior to receiving
the shot. Individuals under the age of 18 will need to have their
consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
Consent forms will be available at all clinic locations. To expedite
the process, you may download this consent form. Please print
and complete two copies and bring them with you to the clinic.
2007-2008 Flu Consent Form.
Note: Requires Acrobat Reader
Please contact us with any questions.
VNA Manager of Community Programs (248) 967-8751
VNA Community Programs Assistant (248) 967-8755
E-Mail: vna@vna.org
Thank You to Our Flu-Fighting Partners
VNA proudly acknowledges our 2006-2007 corporate partners:
- Holiday Markets
- VG's
- Art Van Furniture
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Kids need flu shots, too!
On the afternoon of
February 3, 2003, 5 1/2 year-old Alana Yaksich spent the
day with her parents and brothers watching movies, eating sundaes
and playing. Although she had a lowgrade fever from a recent sore
throat (for which she had
finished a course of antibiotics), Alana enjoyed the
afternoon feeling healthy and surrounded by her friends and family.
Later that evening, she developed a
106-degree fever and was rushed to the emergency room. Within
hours of her arrival at the local hospital, Alana died of
flu-related complications
that caused swelling
and injury to
her brain.
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