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LIFESPANCaring for you like family.Visiting Nurse Services . Good Samaritan Hospice In-Home Care & Residence . Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment

LIFESPAN is a nonprofi t organization whose services are available to everyone, regardless of age, culture, ethnicity or religion.

166 East Goodale Ave. Battle Creek, MI269.660.3606 www.lifespancares.org

For information about our fl u clinics and schedules, please call our FLU HOTLINE at (269) 660-3606.

Get your flu shot at the

L I F E SPAN F LU EXTRAVAGANZA

WhatFlu & Pneumonia Vaccinations

Where 166 East Goodale Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037(near the corner of Roosevelt & North Ave.)

CostFlu Shots Covered by Medicare Part B or $25.00 cash/check.Pneumonia ShotsCovered by Medicare Part B or $35.00 cash/check.

What ElseThere will be outdoor drive-through fl u & pneumonia vaccinations (weather permitting) for those who are unable to leave their vehicles.

We will also be offeringfree blood pressure screening.

There will be drawings for door prizes!

Please wear a short-sleeved shirt.

Lifespan does not vaccinate children under the age of 9.

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If you miss our Extravaganza, we will also offer clinics at our offi ce (166 E. Goodale Ave, Battle Creek) on the following Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Friday, October 17th

Friday, October 24th

Friday, October 31st

Friday, November 7th

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To prevent fl u-related deaths. Each year 36,000 people in the U.S. die because of fl u.

Prevent serious illness. The fl u causes over 200,000 people to be hospitalized each year in the U.S.

Protect other people. You should get a fl u shot if you live or spend time with people who are at high risk of complications from the fl u. Getting a fl u shot can help protect yourself and others you care about.

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Why get a Flu Shot?

Who is most at risk?

Anyone 65 years and older.

People living in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, etc.

Persons with ongoing health problems such as asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, and immune system problems.

Persons who live with or care for people at increased risk for complications, including health care workers and people living with children under 2 years old.

Pregnant women.

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Get your fl u shot!