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Office of Communications Gwen Campbell Media, Community & Education Relations Tel. 318.673.5062 / Fax: 318.673.5087 gwen.campbell@shreveportla.gov | ||
On-Site FREE flu shots will be provided by Mollen Immunization Clinics, LLC. www.FluShotsUSA.com | Mollen Immunization Clinics (MIC) is a “turn-key” clinic program that includes set-up, operation, management and cleanup (including the removal of all medical waste) of the program. | Mollen Immunization Clinics (MIC) is the second largest and one of the most trusted providers of influenza (flu) immunizations in the United States. Supporting thousands of clinics across the country each year Mollen is the provider for influenza (flu) immunizations for Wal-Mart Stores, Albertson’s, CVS Pharmacy’s, and Rite Aid stores nationwide. | The City of Shreveport is partnering with Mollen Immunizations (MIC) to provide FREE seasonal flu shots at the following locations: | Tuesday, October 13 | 7:30am-4:00pm | Shreveport Police Department – 1234 Texas Street | Police Main Office Conference Room | 2nd Floor Assembly Room | Contact Person: Bill Goodin @ 455.2601 | Wednesday, October 14 | 7:30am-10:00am (or until done) | DOS/Solid Waste – 1731 Kings Highway | Large Assembly Room | Contact Person: Milton Chambers @ 455.0979 | Wednesday, October 14 | 12:00-4:00 pm | Shreveport Fire Department | Fire and Police Training Academy – 6440 Greenwood Road | Contact Person: Louis Johnson @ 673.6766 | Wednesday, October 14 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Government Plaza – 5th Floor Personnel Department | 505 Travis Street | Contact Person: Angelita Jackson @ 673.5153 | Seasonal Flu Shots are FREE and available to City employees, classified employees, Fire, Police, Library and City Courts, Retirees, Caddo Commission and Sheriff’s Department employees, Caddo Use and Sales Tax and Emergency Preparedness. | Employees insured by United Health Care can get the seasonal flu shot FREE at their private physician’s office. To be sure there is no charge, be sure to state that you don’t need to see the doctor – you just want the flu shot. It will be administered by a nurse and not your doctor. | Seasonal Flu Shots are currently available at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center at no cost to veterans. | Willis-Knighton Health System’s Work Care/Quick Care urgent-care clinics currently offer seasonal flu shots. | The Caddo Parish Health Unit will offer FREE seasonal flu shots November 16-20th and during a one-day statewide “Mass Drill” set for November 18, 2009 from 10:00am-6:00pm at the Caddo Parish Health Unit. | According to Jerre Perry, administrator for the Region 7 Office of Public Health, “The seasonal flu shot won’t keep you from getting the H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu. But the thinking is, avoid the seasonal flu and you’ll be healthy enough to fight off H1N1.” | Louisiana will get the H1N1 vaccine in batches by the end of November. High risk groups will get priority, such as children and young adults, health care workers and caregivers of pre-school age children. Perry says there should be enough of the vaccine so that everyone can get a shot during a four-month period. Peak flu season is January. | All City Department Heads are encouraged to keep staff members informed and updated on critical hand washing methods and other important safety precautions relative to Flu Preparedness. SPAR is delivering hand sanitizer to each floor in Government Plaza. | Current information that can be distributed via email, flyers or letters is available at: | www.dhh.louisiana.gov | Department heads are also encouraged to use the assistance of identified and trained safety officers within each city department who can be called in to do safety briefings to update and educate staffers. | Safety Officers | Randall Lang – DOS, Safety Specialist | 673.6560 | Ozella Crowder – SPAR, SPAR Supt. (Safety) | 673.7877 | Patricia Hornsby – Risk Management | 673.5540 | Stacy Kupa – Airport Safety Specialist | 673.5978 | For more information/questions contact: Angelita Jackson @ 673.5153 or Chloe Haygood @ 683.5009 | Thank You! |
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