(TROY,
MI) –The Oakland
County Health Division is offering seasonal flu shots at the Troy Community
Center on Thursday, October 15, from 10 am - 3 pm. The novel influenza A (H1N1) vaccine is not currently
planned for distribution on this date.
The Troy Community Center is located at
3179 Livernois.
For update information about the availability of the novel influenza A (H1N1) vaccine or
additional locations where the flu shot is being offered, please see the
Oakland County Health Division web site at http://www.oakgov.com/health/initiatives/flu_main
or call the Health Division's flu shot hotline at 1-800-434-3358.
The
seasonal flu shot is recommended for people 65 and older; for people younger
than 65 with medical problems such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes,
etc., and for people who live or work with high-risk
individuals.
All
ages are welcome to get their flu shot. People
receiving a flu shot with Medicare/Medicaid need to bring their card and a
picture ID, so that Medicare/Medicaid can be billed. Those without Medicare/Medicaid, and who are
able to pay, will be charged an $10 fee for the shot.
No
appointment is required for a flu shot.