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LOOP IN THE C O N T I N U E D ss gla ScoopsPittsburgh.com bottled soda ice cream cakes de storema co nes waffle 311 Beverly Rd 412-561-1994 ScoopsPittsburgh.com 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7days a week BEFORE AFTER Furniture Repairing-Re-Glue-Antique Restoration-Refinishing-Upholstery-Cane and Rush-Lamp Repair & Shades Grimesinteriors.com In Home Estimates - 412-771-6667 522 Chartiers Ave - McKees Rocks, PA 15136 10 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is offering flu immunizations at its walk-in clinic (425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219). Residents should enter the building via Cherry Way and proceed to the fourth floor. The clinic is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Wednesdays when the clinic’s hours are 1-8 p.m.; no appointment is necessary. Influenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that can cause mild to severe illness and can potentially be fatal. The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. “Flu season is upon us and the first step to fighting the flu is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Karen Hacker, Health Department Director. “We encourage all residents to check with their health care provider as soon as possible to determine which is the best vaccine type for them. Getting your flu shot not only protects you and your loved ones, it protects those susceptible to getting the flu, such as the elderly and newborns.” The price of a regular flu shot for residents with insurance is about $27. The health department is again offering the high-dose influenza vaccine this year. This vaccine is four times more concentrated than the regular flu shot and is available only for seniors 65 years of age and older. The high-dose flu shot price is $57. The flu vaccine is often a covered benefit, and you can receive the flu shot icmags.com for free at many locations around the county; however, the ACHD reminds residents to make sure to check with their insurance provider prior to getting the flu shot. A limited supply of flu vaccine may be available, at no cost, to uninsured and underinsured residents of Allegheny County. Updates will be made to the ACHD website and posted on the department’s Facebook page. For more information about influenza and for clinic information, visit bit.ly/2xBnUK2. ONE-OF-A-KIND CAR DONATION PROGRAM Community Auto, a nonprofit program of The Lighthouse Foundation, accepts donated cars, repairs and inspects them when feasible, and sells them at discounted prices to low-income working families and individuals. The used car in your garage that you don’t have time to sell, or didn’t get the trade-in value you wanted, or a car the kids used but no longer need would be the perfect car to donate. Your generous donation is tax-deductible. Please contact Community Auto at communityautolico.org or call 724.538.5081 for details on how to donate your car. ■