The Centers for Disease Control say that as many 49,000 Americans die from the flu each year. Many of those deaths could be prevented with an annual flu vaccine. Each vaccine helps to protect the recipient, as well as everyone that comes in contact with them.
Seasonal flu vaccination clinics administered by the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association will begin September 26 in Milwaukee.
The clinics will take place at community locations throughout the area. Cost for a seasonal flu vaccination is $30 when paying by cash or check, and pneumonia shots are $65. Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicaid are accepted as payment. Must be age nine or older to receive vaccination.
For more information about the seasonal flu and where you can find an Aurora Visiting Nurse Association Shoo the Flu clinic, log on to www.Aurora.org/flu. Shoo the Flu! clinics scheduled for the Milwaukee area include:
Monday, September 26
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee
Tuesday, September 27
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Milwaukee
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee
Wednesday, September 28
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Milwaukee
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at McGovern Park Senior Center, 4500 W. Custer Avenure, Milwaukee
Thursday, September 29
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Zielder Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway 1st Floor, Milwaukee
Tuesday, October 4
- 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Milwaukee Health Department – Northwest, 7630 W. Mill Road, Milwaukee
Wednesday, October 5
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. M.L. King Dr., Milwaukee
Friday, October 7
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Milwaukee Health Department – Southside, 1639 S. 23rd St., Milwaukee
Tuesday, October 11
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Sentry, 9210 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee
Wednesday, October 12
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wilson Park Senior Center, 2601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee
Thursday, October 13
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wilson Park Senior Center, 2601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee
Friday, October 14
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wilson Park Senior Center, 2601 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee
Saturday, October 15
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church of God and Christ, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way, Milwaukee
Tuesday, October 18
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. 1st Floor, Milwaukee
Thursday, October 20
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Aurora Pharmacy, 8428 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee
Friday, October 21
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Bay View Community Center, 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee
Saturday, October 22
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 W. Denver Ave., Milwaukee
Monday, October 24
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lena’s Food Market, 2322 W. Oak St., Milwaukee
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at United Community Center – Senior Center, 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee
Tuesday, October 25
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Aurora Pharmacy – Aurora Credit Union, 3355 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee
Thursday, October 27
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sentry, 7101 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee
Friday, October 28
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Aurora Adult Day Center, 336 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee
Saturday, October 29
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Aurora Pharmacy, 5928 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee
The Aurora Visiting Nurse Association recommends following common-sense rules of hygiene and health care to avoid getting the flu:
- Get a flu shot every year.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Discard the tissue immediately.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Avoid contact with sick people.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Eat a well-balanced diet.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Participate in physical activity and avoid stress as much as possible.
The Aurora VNA is a not-forprofit agency that has been committed to keeping people independent in their homes since 1907 and is the most comprehensive source of home care services in eastern Wisconsin. The VNA is part of Aurora Health Care, a not-forprofit health care provider and a national leader in efforts to improve the quality of health care. Aurora offers services at sites in more than 90 communities throughout eastern Wisconsin.
