Ortonville — The Oakland County Health Division is holding a flu shot clinic from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Brandon Senior Activity Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
The vaccine is covered by both Medicare B and Medicaid; otherwise a $7 donation will be accepted. Bring identification showing a current address and all insurance cards.
Individuals at increased risk for the following influenza-related complications are especially encouraged to get a flu shot:
? persons aged 50 and above
? residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities housing persons with chronic medical conditions.
? adults and children with chronic lung/heart disorders, including children with asthma.
? adults and children with chronic metabolic diseases, renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, and immunosuppression, including immunosuppression caused by medications and by human immunodeficiency virus.
? children and teenagers (aged 6 months to 18 years) receiving long-term aspirin therapy and possibly at risk for developing Reye’s Syndrome after influenza infection.
www.co.oakland.mi.us/health or call the Flu Hotline at (800) 434-3358.