Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare is offering seasonal flu vaccinations at the Minden Medical Center. The clinics will be held at 925 Ironwood Drive 1-5 p.m. Oct. 12 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19.
Shots are available to the community for a nominal fee of $25.
The seasonal influenza vaccination will not protect from the H1N1 (swine) flu. However, the Center for Disease Control recommends that community members receive this vaccination before the H1N1 vaccine comes out in late October or early November.
While everyone is recommended to get their flu shot (unless they are under 6 months old or have a serious egg allergy), it is especially important if you are at high risk for contracting the illness. People at high risk include pregnant women, those 50 years or older, school children, healthcare workers and those with chronic illnesses.
For more information on the seasonal flu shot, call the Carson Tahoe Flu Hotline at (775) 445-5595.
