Presbyterian Medical Group will provide free flu shots to those 18 and older at three locations in Ruidoso, Carrizozo and Capitan until the vaccine is gone.
The opportunities for immunization are:
· from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Friday, October 23, at the Carrizozo Health Center, 710 Avenue E, in Carrizozo; and
· from 10 am to noon at the Capitan Medical Clinic, 405 Lincoln Way, in Capitan.
The
2015-2016 flu vaccine will protect against four strains of seasonal
flu, the Influenza A H3N2-type virus, the Influenza A H1N1-type virus
and two Influenza B-type viruses.
For
their safety, children cannot receive flu shots through these clinics.
Contact your child's primary care provider to receive a properly dosed
flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends
that everyone six months and older receive the flu vaccine.
The
Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility that has been
managed by Presbyterian Healthcare Services since 1972. Lincoln County
Medical Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services operate a hospital, a
primary care and specialty clinic, three rural clinics and a countywide
ambulance service in the county. Lincoln County Medical Center is one
of eight hospitals run by Presbyterian, which also has a statewide
health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.
And again: The Ruidoso Health Clinic will be at the Ruidoso Community Center to give out FLU shots on Monday, October 26, from 9:00am to 4:00pm and at the Capitan School Gym on Wednesday, October 28, from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
