Flu shots

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By Times staff | Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:04 AM CST | () comments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that individuals receive flu shots in October or November. These groups should be vaccinated annually:

-- Children ages 6 months to 5 years

-- Pregnant women

-- People 50 years of age and older

-- People of any age with chronic medical conditions

-- People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities

-- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu

-- Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (who are too young to be vaccinated)

-- Healthcare workers

Flu and pneumonia shots will be offered at these times and locations this week:

Trinity VNHA

Trinity Visiting Nurse and Homecare Association will provide flu and pneumonia shots from 8 a.m. to

5 p.m. Monday through Friday at their office, 106 19th Ave., Suite 101, Moline, through Nov. 21. The cost is $30 for flu shots and $40 for pneumonia shots (cash or check). There is no charge for those with Medicare Part B. FluMist also is available for $40. Ages 9 and older are welcome. For more information, call (309) 779-2000 or (877) 242-8899, or visit online trinityqc.com or vnaa.org.

Additional clinics (flu shots only) include:

Today: 1-3 p.m., Heritage Wesleyan Church, 4801 44th St., Rock Island

Nov. 14: 10 a.m.-noon, Younkers at SouthPark Mall, 16th St., Moline; 10 a.m.-1p.m., Rock Island County Senior Center, 2221 11th St., Rock Island; 3-7 p.m., Hy-Vee, 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf

Nov. 15: 9-11 a.m., Rapids City Post Office, 135 13th St., Rapids City, Ill.

Nov. 16: Noon-3 p.m., Davenport Clinic, 1820 W. 3rd St., Davenport;

3 to 7 p.m., Hy-Vee, 2001 5th St., Silvis, Ill.

Nov. 18: 9-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1122 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport

Genesis VNA and Hospice

Genesis VNA and Hospice will provide flu shots for $37 and pneumonia shots for $40 (cash or check). There is no cost for those with Medicare Part B coverage. For more information, call (563) 421-5500.

Today: 9 a.m.-noon, CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport; 2-6 p.m., Garner Hall, 304 9th Ave., Camanche, Iowa

Nov. 14: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Buffalo Meal Site, 329 Dodge St., Buffalo, Iowa; 1-3 p.m., Genesis Heart Institute, 1236 E. Rusholme St., Davenport; 3-6 p.m., DeWitt Community Center, 822 6th Ave., DeWitt, Iowa

Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-noon, CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport

Nov. 16: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fairmount Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport

Nov. 18: 8:30-11 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, Parish Center, 4105 Division St., Davenport

Rock Island County Health Department

The Rock Island County Health Department will offer flu shots for $25 and pneumonia shots for $40 (no credits cards). There is no charge for those with Medicare Part B. Children under age 9 will be given shots only at the Health Department office. Parents should call (309) 794-7080 for an appointment. Since the Rock Island County Health Department is not in Secure Horizon’s HMO Network, flu shots will be given to Secure Horizon clients but not reimbursed. The department advises the public to check with their HMO provider to see if the cost will be reimbursed.

Nov. 16: 10-11 a.m., Cordova Township, Cordova Civic Center, Cordova, Ill.; 1-3 p.m., Port Byron Township, 120 So. Main, Port Byron, Ill.; 3:30-6 p.m., Coe Township, 9327 239th St. North, Port Byron, Ill.

Nov. 20: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Rock Island County Health Department, 2112 25th Ave., Rock Island

Walgreens drug stores

Walgreens drug stores will provide flu shots for $24.99 and pneumonia shots for $39.99 (cash, check or credit card). Medicare Part B will be billed for eligible patients. For more information, call (563) 386-2909.

Today: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2955 18th Ave., Rock Island

Nov. 14: Noon-6 p.m., 2506 Lincolnway, Sterling, Ill.

Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee pharmacies will offer flu shots for persons 18 years of age and older at selected locations, while supplies last. The cost is $30 or free for those with Medicare Part B.

2351 W. Locust St., Davenport: Flu shots will be administered during regular pharmacy hours, no appointment necessary. Phone: (563) 324-3900

4064 E. 53rd St., Davenport: Flu shots will be administered by appointment only. Phone: (563) 359-3120

901 S. 4th St., Clinton, Iowa:

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Phone: (563) 243-6063

Main at Locust Pharmacy

Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies, 129 W. Locust St., Davenport, will offer flu shots from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to

5 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $34. There is no charge for those with Medicare Part B, Medicaid or other eligible insurance. For more information, call (563) 324-1641.

MDA Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association offers free flu shots to children and adults who have any one of 40 neuromuscular diseases covered by the association. Patients can call the MDA office at (563) 359-5181 to receive a voucher for a free immunization at one of Trinityís clinics. Doctors also can call the MDA office to receive reimbursement for their patients with neuromuscular diseases.