Give "Thanksgiving" Good Health: Remember to Get Flu Shots.Vaccine Supply Replenished and Available for Those Who Still Need a Shot - go to www.FindAFluShot.com COLUMBIA, Md. -- With Thanksgiving fast approaching, healthcare professionals are reminding their patients to get their annual flu vaccination if they have not done so already. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. The Centers for Disease Control, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu should get vaccinated. Maxim Health Systems is still conducting many of its 24,000 flu clinics nationwide between now and the end of the year. Through its Web site, www.FindAFluShot.com, Maxim helps users to find a convenient location for vaccination clinics by simply typing in a local zip code zip code System of postal-zone codes (zip stands for “zone improvement plan”) introduced in the U.S. in 1963 to improve mail delivery and exploit electronic reading and sorting capabilities. on the site to obtain times and locations for clinics. 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) has determined that the influenza vaccination is the single most effective way to prevent flu. "The delivery of safe, effective immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. is critical to the well-being of the community at large," said Deborah L. Wexler, MD, Executive Director of Immunization Action Coalition, a non-profit (501c3) organization. "Influenza vaccination delivered safely and effectively will significantly lower infections and deaths attributed to flu and its complications each year." The Centers for Disease Control has determined that vaccinations are the single most effective way to prevent flu and strongly encourages high-risk individuals to get vaccinated. This includes individuals who are: * Children aged 6-59 months * Persons aged 50 years or older * Anyone who requires regular medical follow-up or hospitalization hospitalization /hos·pi·tal·iza·tion/ (hos?pi-t'l-i-za´shun) 1. the placing of a patient in a hospital for treatment. 2. the term of confinement in a hospital. during the previous year because of chronic metabolic diseases, renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies or immunodeficienies * Women who expect to be pregnant during the flu season
* Residents of long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. that house persons with chronic medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. * People six months to 18 years of age on long-term aspirin treatment * People who live with persons who are high risks for influenza-related complications, including caregivers * Healthcare workers "We are pleased with the broad availability of flu vaccine The flu vaccine is a vaccine to protect against the highly variable influenza virus. The annual flu kills an estimated 36,000 people in the United States. this year so that the population at large can benefit from this life saving preventive measure," said Steve Wright
Stephen Richard (Steve) Wright (born August 26 1954 in Greenwich, London) is a radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom. , National Director of Wellness Services for Maxim Health Systems. Maxim conducts its flu clinics at convenient retail locations, such as pharmacies, supermarkets and other public venues. Finding the nearest location is as simple as typing in your zip code on www.FindAFluShot.com. This will provide the address, date and times for flu shots at local clinics. The Web site also provides the latest news on influenza and links to other resources to learn more about the flu and its prevention. For those who prefer to find a convenient location over the phone, Maxim provides a toll free number at 877-962-9358. Maxim provides flu shots to children aged 9 and older unless restricted by a state regulation or law. By calling the clinic site ahead of time (information also provided on the Maxim Web site), parents can verify that their children can receive the vaccine. For children under 9 years of age, parents should contact their pediatrician. Maxim accepts Medicare Part B with no co-pay required. 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. We provide a variety of services including immunizations, health screenings and health fairs. In 2005, our flu immunization program alone was responsible for vaccinating more than 3 million people. Together with Maxim Healthcare Services, we have branch locations in most metropolitan areas across the nation. For more information contact us at: www.FindAFluShot.com/contact.php. |
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