New Study Finds Flu Virus Lingers in Cold Air
According to a recent study from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, a new theory suggests that flu is more prevalent during the winter months because the virus is more stable and hangs in the cold, dry air longer. Peter Palese, a flu researcher who is professor and chairman of the microbiology department at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the lead author of the flu study, still advises that a flu shot is the best protection against the flu.

Public Walk in Clinics
The VNA Flu-Busters will be at many locations throughout Southeast Michigan this flu season. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to begin viewing clinic locations.

Flu shots are also available at our Oak Park office located at 25900 Greenfield Road, Ste. 600, Oak Park, MI 48237. The clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for individuals 9 years of age and older.

Note: The walk-in clinic at our Oak Park office will be closed from Dec. 21-January 1. Clinics will resume from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 2, 2008.


Homebound Service
If you are homebound, the VNA Flu-Busters can come to you! A service fee which is not covered by Medicare or Insurance does apply. To schedule an appointment, call (248) 967-8752.

Cost:
Flu shots for the 2007-2008 season are $25 each.
Pneumonia shots are $40.

VNA accepts Medicare, HAP, Priority Health (formerly Care Choices) along with cash or check payable to VNHSS.

Consent form needed:
All individuals must fill out a consent form prior to receiving the shot. At all public clinics, VNA can vaccinate adolescents beginning at age 9. Individuals under the age of 18 will need to have their consent form signed by a parent or guardian.

To download a consent form, click here.

For children ages 6 months- 8 years, vaccinations will be available at select sites.
Special events for immunizing children 6 months of age and older, as well as adults:


Dates/times are subject to change. Please call the location to verify date/time.

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