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SSM Health Care Offers Free Flu Vaccinations
SSM Health Care – St. Louis is offering free seasonal flu vaccinations to the public. Attendees can call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) or register online at www.ssmhealth.com/flu to schedule an appointment during the clinic times. Walk-ins are welcome, but vaccine availability is not guaranteed without reserving a time.
Since the vaccines are injection only (no Flu Mist), attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing for easy access to their upper arms. There is a limited supply of preservative-free vaccines for pregnant women only. People who are allergic to eggs cannot have this flu vaccine.
The 2013-2014 flu vaccine, which is good for one year, will protect against three influenza viruses that research indicates will be the most common during the flu season. For people who can’t make one of the free clinics, SSM Urgent Care is offering vaccinations for anyone ages nine and older. Flu vaccines are $25 each and are available without an appointment between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. SSM can bill Medicare for the flu vaccine for patients who have Medicare.
The vaccinations will be offered at the following times and locations.
Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. – noon at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West – Koenig Cancer Center Conference Rooms, 100 Medical Plaza, Lake Saint Louis. Ages nine and above only.
Saturday, Oct. 26 2013 from 8 a.m. – noon at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center – Ambulatory Care Clinics, 1465 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Ages three and above only.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 from 8 a.m. – noon at SSM DePaul Health Center May Center, 12303 DePaul Drive?Bridgeton. Ages nine and above only.
For more information, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (776-3627). Information about the seasonal flu, the vaccine and the clinics can be found at www.ssmhealth.com/flu
