WCPH and HVA team up again for unique flu shot clinic
Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at HVA headquarters

In response to last year's successful drive-through flu shot clinic and wanting to immunize as many adults as possible against seasonal flu, Washtenaw County Public Health and Huron Valley Ambulance are hosting Washtenaw County's second "drive-through" flu shot clinic.

1. This clinic is only for seasonal flu vaccinations, NOT for Influenza A (H1N1)  (which has also been called swine or novel H1N1 Influenza).
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2. This unique clinic allows people to stay in their cars while they receive their shots. It will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Huron Valley Ambulance, 1200 State Circle, in Ann Arbor.
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3. The clinic is only for those 18 years old and up. Flu shots are $20.00, payable by cash, check, or credit card. Medicare Part B and Medicaid will also be accepted with appropriate identification. Please dress appropriately to allow easy access to your upper arms. No pets allowed in cars due to safety concerns. 
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4. For more information, please call WCPH at 734-544-6700.

Gene Butman Ford and Wolverine Sports are sponsoring this year's clinic. arborMOTION is giving away coupons for free car washes at their nearby facility during clinic hours.

At the clinic, Health Department nurses and HVA paramedics will administer flu shots in one of HVA's drive-through garage bays. Inside the garage, two health care teams will screen people, collect payment and administer shots in a "pit crew" style while people remain in their cars. The clinic will also test the county's emergency preparedness plan for rapidly vaccinating large numbers of residents if necessary during a disaster.

Influenza (commonly called the "flu") is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It is primarily spread when an infected person coughs near a susceptible person. It can cause mild to severe illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths occur nationwide every year due to flu complications.

The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination every year. Even healthy adults can contract it, missing work and spreading it to family, friends and co-workers. This year the CDC is urging more people to get flu shots, including children age six months to 18 years. For the adult population, the CDC recommends flu shots for those with chronic illness or a weak immune system, people 50 years old and up, women who will be pregnant during the flu season, health care workers, child care workers and relatives of those who are at high-risk for the disease.

Washtenaw County Public Health Department

• WCPHD flu clinic schedule

The Washtenaw County Public Health Department works locally to prevent disease, promote health, prolong life, and protect communities. WCPH shares a two-century-old national public mission to enhance sanitary conditions, protect the environment, prevent and control disease, and promote healthy lifestyles. Learn more about the Health Department at http://publichealth.ewashtenaw.org/.

Huron Valley Ambulance

Based in Ann Arbor, Huron Valley Ambulance is a nationally accredited, nonprofit community ambulance service covering Washtenaw, western Wayne and southwest Oakland counties. Learn more about HVA at www.hva.org.