Centers also offering flu mist, pneumonia vaccine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 1, 2010) – Gearing up for the 2010-2011 flu season, Solantic walk-in urgent care today announced the launch of its flu vaccination program at the company’s 34 centers statewide. Solantic also provides offsite flu clinic services for those companies seeking to protect their employees.

The 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N1 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus, which are the viruses that research indicates will cause the most illness during this flu season. Antibodies begin providing protection approximately two weeks after vaccination.

The vaccine is priced at $30; Medicare and some insurance companies cover the cost of the flu shot. Solantic also offers the flu mist (nasal spray) for $40 and the pneumonia vaccine for $60. Individuals wishing to receive flu shots at Solantic can call ahead, register online or simply walk in to the center of their choice.

“The timing of flu season can be unpredictable and varies from year to year,” said Nathan Newman, M.D., Solantic Chief Medical Officer. “That’s why we are encouraging those eligible to protect themselves and their families sooner rather than later to lessen the likelihood they will acquire this potentially serious disease.”

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