Flu Season is Almost Here

September 15, 2009

Make sure veterans you know get their flu shots today!!

WHAT:	Walk-Up Flu Shots *This flu shot is for protection against the annual, seasonal flu. It is NOT the vaccine for the H1N1 (Swine) Flu.*
WHERE:	Prime Care Clinics Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 (713) 794-8985 or toll free 1-800-639-5137 Free valet parking available for veterans. Also available at the VA Outpatients in Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, and Lufkin: Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic 3420 Veterans Circle Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 981-8550 or toll free 1-800-833-7734 Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic 800 Riverwood Court, Suite 100 Conroe, TX 77304 (936) 522-4000 or toll free 1-800-553-2278, ext. 1979 Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic 3828 Avenue N Galveston, TX 77550 409-761-3200 or toll free 1-800-553-2278, ext. 6592 Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic 2206 North John Redditt Drive Lufkin, TX 75904-1776 (936) 671-4300 or toll free 1-800-209-3120
COST:	Free flu shots for veterans!
WHEN:	Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHO:	Veterans who should seriously consider vaccination are: P Over 65 years of age. P Residents of long-term facilities. P Veterans with long-term health problems of the heart, lungs, asthma, kidneys, or diabetes and other metabolic diseases. P Veterans with muscle or nerve disorders involving swallowing or breathing. P Veterans with weakened immune systems. P Women veterans who may be pregnant during the flu season.