Take a Shot Against the Flu The Homemakers Schedule Public Flu Clinics

While summer is still here, fall and the flu season are right around the corner!

Getting the flu is a miserable experience – fever, sore muscles, nausea and headaches are all part of the package. The flu can flatten you for a week or more and is potentially dangerous for older people.

One of the best ways to avoid the flu is to get vaccinated against it and the nurses at The Homemakers Health Services can help you do just that.

The Homemakers Health Services will be hosting Flu Clinics for the public at its office located at 215 Rochester Hill Road in Rochester on the following dates and times.

Wednesday, September 28th

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 1st

9 a.m. to noon

All persons in the community age 18 and older are invited to receive their flu shot for a fee of $35. Persons covered by Medicare must present their Medicare card at the flu clinic in order for The Homemakers to bill Medicare on their behalf.

On-site Flu Clinics to employees of interested area businesses will also be provided for a fee of $35 per injection. On-site flu clinics are a simple way to safeguard a business’s most important asset – its people. For more information or to schedule an on-site flu clinic at your business, contact: René Philpott (603) 335-1770, ext. 103; rphilpott@thehomemakers.org.

Before receiving the flu shot, the following people must also present The Homemakers with authorization from their physician:

• People with an allergy to eggs that causes a dangerous reaction if they eat eggs.
• Persons who have had a serious reaction to a previous influenza vaccination.
• Anyone who has ever been paralyzed with Guillan-Barre syndrome.
• Women who may be pregnant.

Whether getting back on your feet after a hospital stay or dealing with difficulties due to aging, or chronic illness, The Homemakers professional staff can provide you the care you need, when you need it. The diverse services and programs offered by The Homemakers include: visiting nurses, physical therapy, medical social work, homemakers and in-home care providers, Alzheimer’s respite and adult medical day care. For more information call 335-1770 or visit the Agency’s website at www.TheHomemakers.org.