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The Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York, Inc. is proud to announce that we have partnered with the Onondaga County Health Department and Maxim Health Care Systems for the 2007 public flu and pneumonia clinics. This collaborative effort among all three agencies is designed to deliver the flu vaccine to the community in a safe, timely and well-organized manner.

Both adult and family clinics will be offered beginning Tuesday, October 23 through Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Adult clinics are for those 18 years and older. Family clinics accept children 6 months and older at times listed. All children 6 months to 9 years who have never received a flu shot before will be required to receive a booster shot one month following the first shot. This will be given at 301 Slocum Avenue in Syracuse.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Recommendations

For the 2007 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has highlighted the following groups as high-risk for flu complications. People at high risk for complications from the flu should get a flu shot every year. This includes:

• All children 6 months to 5 years of age*
• People 65 years of age and older
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and lung disease, kidney problems, cancer or blood disorders
• People with certain neuromuscular disorders (such as stroke, seizure disorder) that increase the risk of aspiration
• People with a weakened immune system
• People 6 months to 18 years of age on long-term aspirin treatment
• Women who will be pregnant during flu season (November – April)

* All children 6 months to 5 years of age and their caregivers are encouraged to receive a flu shot each year. Children within this age group have a higher chance of being hospitalized due to flu complications. To accommodate this recommendation, five clinics have been scheduled to provide flu shots for children. Children under the age of nine who get a flu shot for the first time, will need two doses of vaccine. Therefore, starting the two-step process in October is encouraged so that both shots are given before the start of flu season.

Persons who have contact with high-risk groups should also receive a flu shot including:

• Health care providers (employees at hospitals, long-term care facilities and home care providers)
• Out-of-home caregivers and all household contacts of children under 0-59 months of age

In addition, it is recommended that anyone who does not fit into these categories, yet would like to protect themselves from getting the flu, get a flu shot.

APPOINTMENTS

Appointments are necessary and should be made in advance. Onondaga County residents should schedule appointments through the Onondaga County Health Department by either of the following methods:

• Call the Onondaga County Flu Clinic Hotline at 315-435-5752.
• Visit www.onflu.net

COST

Payment accepted for the flu shot includes: Medicare Part B (non-HMO), Medicaid, cash or check. Those covered by Medicare Part B (non-HMO) must bring their Medicare card to the clinic.

The cost is $30 for an adult flu shot, $15 for a children’s flu shot, and $40 for a pneumonia shot. However, no one will be turned away due to his or her inability to pay.

CLINIC DATES

Adult clinics are for those 18 years and older. Family clinics accept children 6 months and older at times listed. All children 6 months to 9 years who have never received a flu shot before will be required to receive a booster shot one month following the first shot. This will be given at 301 Slocum Avenue in Syracuse.

American Legion Valley Post
110 Academy St., Syracuse
Tuesday, October 23, 9:00 AM – 12 Noon

Dunbar Association
1453 S. State St., Syracuse
Thursday, October 25
Adults Only 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Families & Children 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Eastern Hills Bible Church
Route 92, Manlius
Friday, October 26, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
3494 State Rt. 31, Baldwinsville
Saturday, October 27
Adults Only 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Families & Children 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Southern Missionary Baptist Church
3143 Midland Avenue, Syracuse
Monday, October 29, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pastime Athletic Club
1314 North Salina Street, Syracuse
Tuesday, October 30, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

North Syracuse Baptist Church
420 S. Main St., N. Syracuse
Thursday, November 1, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

LeMoyne Manor Inn
629 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool
Monday, November 5, 1:00 PM - 4PM

LaFayette Alliance Church
6069 Cherry Valley Turnpike, LaFayette
Thursday, November 8, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

First United Methodist of Minoa
250 East Avenue, Minoa
Friday, November 9, 1:00 PM - 4PM

Solvay-Geddes Community Center
1010 Woods Rd., Syracuse
Tuesday, November 13, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Southwest Community Center
401 South Ave., Syracuse
Wednesday, November 14
Adults Only 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Families & Children 12 Noon – 2:00 PM

St. Joseph’s of Camillus
5600 West Genesee St., Camillus
Thursday, November 15, 9:00 AM – 12 Noon

Believer’s Chapel
7912 Thompson Rd., Cicero
Saturday, November 17
Adults Only 10:00 AM – 12 Noon
Families & Children 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post No 3146
2000 LeMoyne Avenue
Tuesday, November 20, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Drumlins
800 Nottingham Rd., Syracuse
Wednesday, November 21
Adults Only 10:00 AM – 12 Noon
Families & Children 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Last Updated - October 11, 2007.