Flu Clinics

Nurse at flu clinic

Updated 1/6/12

Seasonal Flu Clinic Information

The Importance of Getting a Flu Vaccine

For the 2011-2012 flu season, it is recommended that everyone ages 6 months and older should receive a flu vaccine. One of the best ways to protect yourself against the flu is to get a vaccine. Being vaccinated against the flu during the fall months can also provide the most protection for people.

And while it is important that everyone get a flu shot each season, it is especially important that people are vaccinated who might be at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people who fit that criteria, such as:

Pregnant women
Children under age 5 years, especially those under age 2
People 50+ years old
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
Nursing home and long-term care facility residents
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
1. Health care workers
2. Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from flu
3. Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (children who are too young to be vaccinated).

2011-2012 VNA Seasonal Flu Clinic Season

The VNA 2011-2012 Seasonal Flu Clinic season will start late September and continue through February 2012. Medicare B or Medicaid cards are required for a vaccine at no charge. Please bring and show your card at registration in order for the fee to be waived. All others will pay a $30 fee. Cash or checks are accepted. Credit cards are currently being accepted at clinics at the VNA at 1110 Prim Road.

The VNA will provide vaccines for anyone ages 18 years and old. For those who have children between the ages of 6 months and 17 years, the VNA suggests parents consult with your child's pediatrician to obtain a vaccination.

You can view our Flu Clinic Schedule a couple of ways:

To View Flu Clinics by Date click here
To View Flu Clinics by Location click here
To View a complete list of Flu Clinics click here

We also offer a variety of customized immunization programs depending on your needs.

Corporate Flu Program

The flu can cost businesses a lot of money each year, with employees being absent, productivity decreasing, and viruses being passed around the office easily. We can help you promote a healthy workplace by providing yearly flu shot clinics at your place of employment with trained VNA registered nurses.

For those businesses who have not called or reserved for this season (2011-2012), please call 802-658-1900 or email info@vnacares.org to be put on a waitlist.

In-Home Flu Shots

The VNA provides flu shots to individuals who need to be immunized in their home. These shots are provided through the VNA Adult Home Care and Private Care services by registered nurses. Please contact Intake and Referral at 802-860-4400 or nurse@vnacares.org for more information or to set up an appointment.

Information From the CDC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently selected the strains for the 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine. A comprehensive announcement is available at http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/feb2210strains.html.

If you are looking for more general information about the H1N1 Flu, flu vaccines and information specific to our region, please visit the Vermont Department of Health's website at http://www.healthvermont.org/ or call their hotline at 2-1-1.

For more information about the VNA Flu Clinic Season, please contact:
(802) 658-1900
info@vnacares.org