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Toledo-Lucas County Health Department 2006 Flu & Pneumonia Vaccination
Clinic Schedule
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For Immediate Release
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October 23, 2006
David Grossman, M.D., Health Commissioner
(419) 213-4018
HEALTH ADVISORY: TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPONSORS FLU CLINICS FOR ADULTS
Health Advisory: provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action.
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is offering flu clinics during the months of October and November for individuals meeting the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) criteria. The criteria set by the ODH is high-risk individuals including individuals 65 years of age and older, people with chronic illnesses and women who are pregnant during the flu season. The clinics will be held at various sites throughout the county during the months of October and November. Flu vaccinations at these clinics will be on a first come first serve basis. Clinic sites can be found on the health department’s web site http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/health/ 2006 Flu Clinic Schedule or click here
2006 Flu Clinic Schedule. The price of the flu vaccine is $20.00. Pneumonia vaccine will also be available for persons 65 or older who have not had one in the last five years. Others who wish to receive the pneumonia vaccine must bring a doctor’s prescription. Cost of that vaccine is $40.00. We will bill Medicare (Part B), Medicaid, and Buckeye Community Health and Paramount Insurance plans. For all others, payment will need to be by cash or check (no credit cards) and a receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement. Clinics are based on receipt of vaccine. To reach our flu hotline please dial 419-213-4146 for the latest information.
Categories of Health Alert messages:
Health Alert: conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate
action or attention.
Health Advisory: provides important information for a specific incident or
situation; may not require immediate action.
Health Update: provides updated information regarding an incident or situation;
unlikely to require immediate action. .
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