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Flu Shot Clinic Planned

This year everybody is being encouraged to get a flu shot and Portsmouth Regional Hospital has scheduled flu clinics in conjunction with Maxim Health Systems. The clinics at Portsmouth Regional Hospital are set for Monday, October 29, 2007 from 2-7 p.m., and Thursday, November 1, 2007 from 2-7 p.m., in the hospital classrooms.  Please enter through the Shoals Building entrance.

Cost for the flu shot is $30. Pneumonia shots are also available for $40. There is no charge with your Medicare Card.

The CDC is encouraging anyone who wants to reduce their risk of getting the flu to get the vaccine.  Information is available 24/7 at the CDC Hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit www.cdc.gov