Still time to get a flu shot

There are numerous clinics throughout Monroe County that will be providing the flu shot. Unlike previous years when only high-risk groups could get the shot, people of all ages are encouraged to get the vaccine this year. It is recommended that people age 65 and older get the flu shot, as well as people with chronic health conditions such as kidney disease, HIV, cancer and diabetes. Health care workers and caregivers as well as women who will be at least three months pregnant during the flu season should also get the vaccine.

For information about the flu vaccine in Monroe County, log on to the website at www.monroecounty.gov. The shots are covered by most health insurances. Without health insurance, the cost is usually about $20. Call 234-9600 to hear one to two weeks of clinic information by phone.

In Genesee County, there will be a charge of $18 for the shot at the Genesee County Health Department clinics. Medicare card holders are covered at no cost. Pneumonia vaccines will be available for $25, and Tetanus-Diptheria vaccines are $20. Their web site is http://health.co.genesee.mi.us and the phone number is 810-237-4599 for updates on their clinic schedules.

Area clinics, dates and times are as follows for Monroe County (for a further listing for outlying areas, see the complete schedule on the website):

• November 10 - Tops, 3507 Maiden Lane, Greece, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• November 11 - Wilson Health Center*, 800 Carter Street, 6 to 9 p.m.
• November 12 - Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Boulevard, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• November 13 - Greece Health Center*, 470 Long Pond Road, 6 to 9 p.m.
• November 14 - Tops, Mt. Read/Maiden Lane, 3 to 7 p.m.
• November 18 - Wilson Health Center*, 800 Carter Street, 6 to 9 p.m.
• November 20 - Greece Health Center*, 470 Long Pond Road, 6 to 9 p.m.
• November 26 - Sweden Community Center, 4927 Lake Road, Brockport, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• December 4 - Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Boulevard, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• December 10 - Kodak Building #28, Theater on the Ridge, 3 to 6 p.m.
• December 11 - Kodak Building #28, Theater on the Ridge, 3 to 6 p.m.

*An asterisk means that the vaccines are by appointment only. For Wilson and Greece Health Centers, make an appointment by calling 338-1200.