The flu season may still be far from over. For that reason, Borgess VNA Home Care is offering both H1N1 (swine flu) and seasonal flu vaccinations at three additional sites in January.
According to the CDC, influenza activity usually peaks in January or later. In fact, during the past 26 flu seasons, February was the month with the heaviest flu activity 12 times, and March was two times.
New times and locations are:
Friday, January 15, Noon-2:00 pm at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Road
Wednesday, January 20, Noon-2:00 pm at the Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Highway
Thursday, January 21, Noon-2:00 pm at the Augusta VFW, 13540 W. M-96
These are in addition to these times and locations previously announced for January:
Saturday, January 9, 9:00-11:00 am at two Harding’s Market sites – 5161 W. Main, Kalamazoo, and 3750 W. Centre in Portage
Saturday, January 23, 9:00-11:00 am, at the same two Harding’s Market locations
Every Thursday in January, 2:30-4:30 pm., drop-in clinics at Borgess VNA Home Care, 348 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo
INFORMATION ON SEASONAL FLU
Who should get a seasonal flu shot?
Children between the ages of 6 months and 19 years
Pregnant women
People 50 years of age and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Health care workers
Anyone with household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
Out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Costs for the vaccinations are as follows: $33 for the seasonal flu shot and $28 for the Flu Mist nasal spray. Flu Mist is an option for healthy persons between the ages of 2 and 49 (who are not pregnant). For those who are eligible, Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the seasonal flu vaccine.
INFORMATION ON H1N1 FLU
Who should get an H1N1 vaccination?
Pregnant women
Healthcare workers
People who live with or provide care for children younger than 6 months of age
People aged 6 months to 24 years
People aged 25 to 64 who at higher risk for complications because of an underlying health condition or compromised immune system
The cost of the H1N1 flu vaccine is $19.50 and is covered by Medicare. Those who are not on Medicare will be asked to pay for the vaccination at the time of administration, using cash, credit card or check. Borgess VNA Home Care will provide a receipt for individuals to submit to their insurance companies for reimbursement.
To locate a nearby clinic or learn about other clinic dates and times, visit flushot.borgess.com, or call the Borgess VNA Home Care Flu Clinic Hotline at 269.382.6735.
Borgess VNA Home Care is offering both H1N1 (swine flu) and seasonal flu vaccinations at three sites in January.
Times and locations are:
Saturday, January 9, 9:00-11:00 am at two Harding’s Market sites – 5161 W. Main, Kalamazoo, and 3750 W. Centre in Portage.
Saturday, January 23, 9:00-11:00 am, at the same two Harding’s Market locations
Drop-in clinics will be offered 2:30-4:30 pm, also for seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccination, every Thursday in January at the Borgess VNA Home Care office, 348 N. Burdick in Kalamazoo.
Visit flushot.borgess.com, or call the Flu Clinic Hotline at 269-382-6735 to find other locations and times as they are set, or to locate a clinic near you.
INFORMATION ON SEASONAL FLU
Who Should Get a Seasonal Flu Shot?
Children between the ages of 6 months and 19 years
Pregnant women
People 50 years of age and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Health care workers
Anyone with household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
Out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Costs for the vaccinations are as follows: $33 for the seasonal flu shot and $28 for the Flu Mist nasal spray. Flu Mist is an option for healthy persons between the ages of 2 and 49 (who are not pregnant). For those who are eligible, Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the seasonal flu vaccine.
INFORMATION ON H1N1 FLU
Who should get the H1N1 Flu Vaccination?
Pregnant women
People who live with or provide care for children younger than 6 months of age
People aged 6 months to 24 years
People aged 25 to 64 who at higher risk for complications because of an underlying health condition or compromised immune system
The cost of H1N1 flu vaccination administration is $19.50. Medicare covers the cost. Persons not on Medicare will need to pay for the vaccination at the time of administration, using cash, credit card or check; they will receive a receipt to submit to their insurers for reimbursement.
Drop-in flu immunization clinics are offered by the Borgess VNA Home Care nurses every Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 348 N. Burdick Street in Kalamazoo (through 12/23/09). Immunization will be available for adults and children in need of seasonal flu shot or flu mist. Seasonal flu shots are $33 or covered by the following plans of Medicare Part B: Medicare B, Railroad Medicare, Advantra Freedom, First Health, Aetna Medicare B, Humana Medicare B, Medicare Plus Blue, Pyramid Life, Today’s Options, Secured Horizons, Pacificare and United Healthcare Medicare. Pneumonia shots are $52.50 and are typically covered by Medicare Part B as well. For healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49, we offer access to flu mist nasal spray for $28.
Clinics in Allegan and other counties may also be available. For the most up-to-date clinic information, visit flu.borgess.com or call our hotline at 269.382.6735.
Borgess VNA Home Care will offer additional community vaccinations clinics for the seasonal flu virus in Kalamazoo, Allegan, Mattawan, Plainwell and Portage on various dates in December. Walk-in vaccination and flu mist will be available. Visit flushot.borgess.com on the Web or call the flu clinic hotline at 259.382-6735 to locate a clinic near you.
Who Should Get a Seasonal Flu Shot?
Children between the ages of 6 months and 19 years
Pregnant women
People 50 years of age and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Health care workers
Anyone with household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
Out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Costs for the vaccinations are as follows: $33 for the seasonal flu shot and $28 for the Flu Mist nasal spray. Flu Mist is an option for healthy persons between the ages of 2 and 49 (who are not pregnant). For those who are eligible, Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the seasonal flu vaccine.
To learn more about Borgess Visiting Nurse flu shot clinics available in your area, visit flu.borgess.com or call our hotline at 269.382.6735.
Borgess VNA Home Care will offer community vaccinations for the seasonal flu virus on Saturday, November 21 at Harding’s Friendly Market on South Westnedge Avenue, as well as the Hardings Woodbridge store in Portage on Centre Avenue.
The clinics will be held between the hours of 9 a.m. and Noon. Walk-in vaccination and flu mist will be available for adults and children.
Who Should Get a Seasonal Flu Shot?
Children between the ages of 6 months and 19 years
Pregnant women
People 50 years of age and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Health care workers
Anyone with household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
Out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Costs for the vaccinations are as follows: $33 for the seasonal flu shot and $28 for the Flu Mist nasal spray. Flu Mist is an option for healthy persons between the ages of 2 and 49 (who are not pregnant). For those who are eligible, Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the seasonal flu vaccine.
To learn more about flu shot clinics available in your area, visit flu.borgess.com or call our hotline at 269.382.6735.
Borgess Lee Medical Group will offer the community vaccinations for the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus on Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who Should Get a Seasonal Flu Shot?
Children between the ages of 6 months and 19 years
Pregnant women
People 50 years of age and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Health care workers
Anyone with household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
Out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Who is Now Eligible for the H1N1 Flu Shot?
Health care and emergency medical service personnel
Pregnant women
People who live with or provide care for children younger than 6 months of age
People 6 months to 24 years of age
People 25 to 64 years of age who are higher risk for H1N1 flu complications because of an underlying health condition or compromised immune system
The flu shot clinic will be located at Borgess Lee Medical Group’s Adult and Pediatric Walk-In Clinics at 520 Main Street. Costs for the vaccinations are as follows: $30 for the seasonal flu and free for the H1N1 flu (shot and Flu Mist nasal spray will be available). H1N1 Flu Mist is an option for healthy persons between the ages of 2 and 49 (who are not pregnant). For those who are eligible, Medicare and Medicaid will cover the cost of the seasonal flu vaccine.
Novel H1N1 Influenza Novel H1N1 influenza (“swine flu”) is a new flu virus causing illness in people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get vaccinated for the seasonal flu (non-H1N1), as well as the H1N1 flu virus.
To safeguard patients from flu exposure, hospitals in Kalamazoo, Plainwell, Dowagiac, Paw Paw and Vicksburg are implementing new guidelines to limit visitors. The new policies go into effect Friday, October 23 and include Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Vicksburg Hospital, Borgess Medical Center, Borgess-Pipp Hospital and Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital.
Under the new guidelines, hospital visitors are limited to persons 15 years old or older. Visitors to OB areas are limited to immediate family and family members are recommended to wear a mask. Visitors to Emergency Departments are limited to two visitors per patient. The six hospitals encourage limited visitation within all hospital areas and remind the public that anyone with a fever, cough, sore throat or other sign of illness should not come to the hospital to visit a patient.
The temporary visitation policies are expected to last until the flu season subsides in 2010. Hospitals throughout the U.S. are implementing similar new visitor rules for the current flu season.
