ROCHESTER: Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is gearing up for flu season...the following is a list of flu clinics where the flu vaccine will be administered:

ROCHESTER: Due to the High Demand of Seasonal Flu Vaccine, Rochester District VNA will hold a Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, November 18th from 2PM - 5PM at their office located at 178 Farmington Road, Rochester. If you have Medicare Part B or Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rochester District VNA will bill. The fee for the shot is $35.00 for private pay. If you need more information, please call 332-1133 or visit their website at www.YourVNA.org.

High risk individuals with chronic illness such as diabetes and respiratory problems are encouraged to get vaccinated.

High Risk individuals include:

*Anyone 65 years of age and older
*All children 6-59 months of age
*People who have long-term health problems
*People with certain muscle or nerve disorders
*people with weakened immune systems

Individuals that should not ge the shot include:
*People with severe allergies to eggs
*People who have had a severe reaction to the vaccine in the past
*People who have had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (check with your Physician)

*If you are moderately or severely ill, wait until you recover before getting the vaccine.

The cost for the flu vaccine is $35.00. If you have Medicare Part B or
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rochester District VNA will bill for you at no charge to you. Please bring your Medicare/Insurance card for verification.

Please visit our website for flu clinic sites and dates or call our "flu shot hot line" for information at 332-1133 x169

Attention Businesses!

If your business would like us to come in to vaccinate your employees...this would be a benefit to you and your employees for a healthy workplace environment, please give us a call!* We have completed our scheduled flu clinics for this season.  Please check back in the Fall for the location and schedule of future flu clinics.

H1N1 Flu ( Swine Flu)

What is it?:       This is a new flu causing illness in humans.  It was originally referred to as a “Swine Flu” , but research has shown that this is a new virus different that what normally circulates in pigs.

Is it Very Contagious?:  the CDC has determined that it is contagious and spreads from human to human, however it is not known how easily the virus spreads

What are the Signs and Symptoms of this virus?:

They are very similar to those of the seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue – some people with the virus have also reported diarrhea and vomiting, 

What can I do?:

The flu is spread from person-to-person when someone who has the flu sneezes, coughs or even talks. The flu virus is put into the air and may be inhaled by anyone close by. Occasionally a person may become infected by touching something with the virus on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

To protect yourself and your family from the flu:

• Washing your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
• Avoiding people who are ill.
• Staying home from work or school if you are sick.
• Using tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
• Keeping hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cleaning shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.
• Refraining from sharing personal items such as forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.

For more information please go to our home page at www.yourvna.org and click on the link for H1N1 (swine flu) – this will bring you to the State website for the most up to date information – including the hotline # of 1-888-330-6764