Flu shots offered by Parkview Hospital

Posted: Nov 23, 2010 11:24 AM by Greg Boyce

Health experts estimate only 20 percent of Americans get a flu shot each year, while several hundred thousand get sick.

Parkview Medical Center, in an effort to reduce the risk of contracting the flu, will offer a community flu vaccine clinic Wednesday, December 10, 2010 on a first-come, first-served basis to adults 18 and older.

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising that the following individuals get a flu shot:

Individuals 50 years of age or older.
Women who are, or expect to be, pregnant.
Children and adults with chronic lung or heart problems (including asthma), diabetes, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, HIV, Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.
Residents of chronic care facilities.
Medical personnel and anyone caring for the sick.
Children and adolescents aged 6 months to 5 years (the Parkview Flu Shot Clinic will only be for adults 18 years and over).

The flu shots will be available for adults, 18 and older, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Parkview - Pueblo West Emergency Services, located on the corner of Industrial and Purcell Blvds. in Pueblo West.

The cost of the flu shot is $20; cash, checks, MasterCard and Visa will be accepted. However, the vaccine is free for Medicare B recipients who present a valid Medicare card. (Medicaid is not accepted.) Participants are asked to wear short sleeves.

Many pharmacies offer the shot for $20 to $30.