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Your HealthFlu Shots Are The Best Way To Prevent Seasonal InfluenzaPosted 9/7/2010
An online site can help you find the flu protection you need.(NAPSI) - You can protect yourself and your family from the seasonal flu-which kills more Americans than breast cancer every year. In fact, over 36,000 Americans die every year from the seasonal flu and over 200,000 are hospitalized. Fortunately, there's a simple solution: Get a flu shot. Healthcare officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said all people ages six months and older should receive an annual seasonal flu shot. The flu shot provides protection that lasts through the flu season and is updated annually to include current viruses. The Web site www.findaflushot.com/clinic can help you find the flu clinic closest to you and has many helpful tools, including: • An online locator that allows you to find flu clinics by entering your ZIP code • An instant list generator that provides you with flu clinic dates, times and locations • E-mail reminders of your appointment date, time and location. You can sign up for reminders at www.findaflushot.com/reminder.aspx. If you're at high risk for complications from the flu, hoping to reduce healthcare costs for your family or just looking to stay healthy, findaflushot.com, sponsored by Maxim Health Systems, can be a valuable resource. To learn more, call (866) 534-7330 or visit www.findaflushot.com/clinic. |
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