Mark A. McDonnell, RS, MS, Health Commissioner

Robert P. Dillaplain, MD, Medical Director

 

News Release

For Immediate Release                 Contact: Sara T. Pappa, Public Information Officer

October 27, 2008                            937-374-5662/866-858-3588

 

 

Greene County Combined Health District Announces

Community Flu Clinic on October 30, 2008

 

(XENIA, OH)  The Greene County Combined Health District (GCCHD) has announced that it will hold a community flu clinic in Xenia on October 30, 2008.  The clinic schedule is as follows:

§         Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008:    7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Media Center, 541 Ledbetter Rd., Xenia

Starting in November, flu shots will be available for adults and children at GCCHD during regular immunization clinic on Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

As per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), GCCHD will be providing the flu vaccine to Greene County residents who meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Children ages 6 months through 18 years of age.
  • Persons with a chronic medical condition including diabetes, heart disease or respiratory conditions such as asthma.
  • Adults ages 50 years and older because of an increased risk for severe complications from influenza.
  • Pregnant women.
  • Healthy household contacts and caregivers of young children, seniors and other persons at risk.

 

The cost per flu shot is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for children.  Cash and checks will be accepted.   Medicaid and Medicare Part B (traditional Medicare; no HMOs or managed care Medicare) are the only insurances accepted; card must be shown.

Greene County Health Commissioner, Mark A. McDonnell, reminds everyone to maintain good health by washing hands regularly, covering coughs and sneezes, eating a balanced diet, exercising and getting the right amount of sleep.

For more information, please call the Flu Clinic Hotline at (937) 374-5657 or Carolyn Blair at (937) 374-5636.

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