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      Ochsner to Provide Flu Shots and Free Health Screenings at Fall Flu Fair

      Ochsner Health System will host a Fall Flu Fair on Saturday, October 4th from 8 am until noon at Ochsner Health Center on O'Neal Lane.  The event will include flu vaccinations and free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5% to 20% of the U.S. population will get the flu with more than 200,000 people being hospitalized from related complications.  The best way to avoid getting the flu is to get vaccinated.  People who should be vaccinated each year are:
      • Children aged 6 months to 5 years old
      • Anyone over 50 years old
      • People of any age with chronic medical conditions
      • People living in nursing homes
      • People who live with or care for those at high risk
      Flu vaccinations will cost $35.00 and are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. Participants should have their insurance card with them.  For more information call 754-3278.

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