Flu shot clinics set

The University of Rochester's School of Nursing's Community Nursing Center (CNC) reports a steady flow of people rolling up their sleeves to get a flu shot, estimating it has given about 2,000 flu shots at two clinics held in the previous two days. Clinics scheduled include:

• November 8 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank DiMino Way, Gates.
• November 16 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Road.

Medicare and Excellus and Preferred Care managed care products cover the cost of receiving a flu shot; insurance ID cards are necessary for proof of insurance. Otherwise, there is a $30 fee for the vaccine. CNC clinics are for people nine years and older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A list of clinics, along with detailed information on the flu, can be obtained at http://www.rochesterflu.org/, or by calling 275-0636.

The flu, or influenza, is a respiratory illness that is easily spread from person to person. Symptoms include: fever, sore throat, muscle ache, chills and headache. Peak influenza activity usually occurs from late December through March.

November 6, 2005