Thursday, January 10, 2013
Botsford Hospital workers are experts when it comes to vaccinations; employees get them every fall to protect themselves and their patients.
When it comes to getting flu shots, health care workers at Botsford Hospital could be considered experts. According to the hospital's blog, "thousands of employees" are vaccinated every fall, to keep themselves healthy and protect their patients. Tina Marinucci, RN, is in charge of administering those vaccinations, and she offers this advice for reducing the arm soreness that can come with intramuscular shots: "While sitting, place your hand flat on your upper leg and let your shoulder hang low. Keep your shoulder very relaxed, letting it hang back and low until the shot is administered. Keeping your shoulder so relaxed may feel a little unnatural especially if you’re tense but it works." There's still time to get a flu shot, and Botsford…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: Overall in Michigan, activity is considered high now, while it was low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some Greater West Bloomfield area locations that offer the vaccine: More locations According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. Five states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee – are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The flu season normally peaks in January and February. Holiday travel and more time spent indoors due to soggy weather will contribute to the spread of the flu …
Friday, September 14, 2012
Flu shots available through Oakland County Health Division beginning Sept. 25.
It's that time of year again - flu season is back, and with it the ongoing debate on whether to get the flu shot. Beginning Sept. 25, flu shots are available for $16 at the Oakland County Health Division North Oakland Health Center (1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Blg. 34, Pontiac) and South Oakland Health Center (27725 Greenfield Rd., Southfield). Hours for flu shots are 12 noon–8 p.m. on Monday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday. Satellite locations will also offer flu shots at the following locations, dates, and times: Flu season in the U.S. can begin as early as October and last as late as May, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC estimates that between 20,000 and 30,000 people die each year from the flu and …
42.53596
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615 N Pontiac Trl, Walled Lake, MI
Walled Lake Community Center
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42.485359
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28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills Costick Center
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42.65302
-83.3279
1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI
North Oakland Health Center
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42.49552
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27725 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI
South Oakland Health Center
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42.567438
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3425 Civic Center Dr, Troy, MI
Troy Civic Center
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