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 The clinics will be open to the public from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3 and will be staffed by licensed,
local nurses. Shots are available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
The cost will be $30 for flu shots and $40 for
pneumonia shots. Maxim will accept payments by cash or check.
Medicare recipients who are not members of a
Medicare HMO can receive either or both shots free of charge with a
valid Medicare card.
All participants must be 9 years or older and must
sign a consent form. A parent or guardian must accompany children
under the age of 18 years of age in order to sign the consent form.
Doctors' prescriptions are not necessary.
According to Maxim, each year as many as 65 million
Americans fall victim to influenza and flu-related complications,
such as pneumonia, resulting in 200.000 hospitalizations and 36,000
deaths per year. The CDC has determined that vaccinations are the
single most effective way to prevent flu and strongly encourages
high-risk individuals to get vaccinated. This includes anyone who
wants to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill or spreading
influenza to others:
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Anyone
over 50 years old
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Children
and adolescents who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
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Women
who will be pregnant during the influenza season
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Adults
and children who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma),
cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic,
hematological or metabolic disorders (including diabetes
mellitus)
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Adults
and children who have a weakened, immune system (due to
HIV/AIDS, long-term treatment with drugs such as steroids,
cancer treatments, etc.)
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Adults
and children who have certain muscle or nerve disorders (e.g.,
cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders
or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise
respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions,
or that can increase the risk for aspiration
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Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities
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Anyone
who lives with or cares for people at high risk for
influenza-related complications
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Health
care providers
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Household contacts and caregivers of children from birth to 5
years of age and adults age 50 and older.
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All
children 6-59 months of age
About Maxim Health Systems
Maxim Health Systems is a division of Maxim
Healthcare Services Inc. Established in 1996, Maxim Health Systems
offers a full line of comprehensive wellness services to corporate
and retail clients. The company provides a variety of services,
including immunizations, health screenings and health fairs. In.
2006, Maxim's flu immunization program alone was responsible for
vaccinating more than 3.7 million people. Together with Maxim
Healthcare Services, Maxim Health Systems has branch locations in
most metropolitan areas across the nation. To request more
information, go to
www.findaflushot.com.
About White Oaks Mall
White Oaks Mall is located at 2501 Wabash Ave., at
the corner of Veterans Parkway and Wabash, and is managed by Simon
Property Group Inc. White Oaks Mall is a super-regional center
serving the entire central Illinois community. Anchored by
Bergner's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Linens 'N Things, Macy's, Sears
and World Market, White Oaks Mall features more than 115 specialty
stores and nationally recognized stores.
[Text from file received from
Simon Property Group]
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