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 high-dose 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 for free at many locations around the
county; however, the health department 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 will
be posted on the department’s Facebook page.
For more information about influenza and for clinic
information, visit bit.ly/2xBnUK2.
HOLIDAY BILLS STACKING UP?
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.
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