Health e-Tip

As part of an ongoing system-wide commitment to prevention and wellness, Akron General Health & Wellness Centers will be offering flu vaccinations this year. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season normally peaks in January or later, with more than 200,000 people hospitalized from flu complications, including 20,000 children; and about 36,000 deaths each year. The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Akron General Health & Wellness Centers will be offering flu shot clinics to the public on the following dates and at the following locations:

Akron General Health & Wellness Center - North
4300 Allen Road, Stow

Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West
4125 Medina Road, Akron

The cost will be $25 per vaccination and will be available for children age 14 years and older as well as adults. Only the traditional Medicare Plan will be billed for eligible seniors. (All Medicare Replacement Policy participants will be required to pay for the vaccinations and then submit their own claim for reimbursement.) For information on flu vaccinations for children younger than 14 years of age, please contact your local county health department and request information on pediatric flu vaccinations. According to the U. S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a flu vaccination is important for people at high risk of serious complications from the flu or those who take care of high-risk individuals. For more information, please call 330-344-3594.

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