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HEALTH SCREENINGS AT THE ADULT CENTER Patricia Barkman, RN, Health Coordinator Linda Collina - Social Service Coordinator WELLNESS CLINIC at Longmeadow Adult Center Mondays, 10:00 to 11:45 AM. NO clinic on February 15th Come and have your blood pressure checked! Health counseling on other matters is also available with the nurses. WELLNESS CLINIC at Emerson Manor TUESDAY, February 9th, 1:00 PM BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING Wed, February 10th, 9:15-9:45 AM Please fast for 10-12 hours before the test. $1.00 requested to cover supplies. LIVING WELL-"Chat with Pat" Friday, February 12th, 10:00 AM Stop by the meet the NEW Community Health Nurse and share your ideas for future Living Well talks. FOOTCARE Friday, February 19th, 9:00 AM -3:00 PM Call 565-4150 for an appointment. HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELOR Weds, Feb 10th & 24th, 9:00 -Noon Call 565-4150 for an appointment. Board of Health Board Advisory IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET "SEASONAL" or H1N1 FLU SHOTS It is a critical time in our campaign to protect our residents from either H1N1 or "Seasonal" Influenza. Fortunately we are currently experiencing a decrease in new H1N1 cases and a delay in the onset of the "seasonal" flu season. However, this low level of flu activity at this time should not be interpreted as a reason for individuals to neglect to receive either vaccination; rather these upcoming weeks would be viewed as a window of opportunity to protect themselves. "SEASONAL" FLU SHOTS "Seasonal" flu activity extends through March and, in some years, even into April, Individuals who receive "seasonal" flu shots usually develop full immunity within two weeks of the injection. Upcoming "Seasonal Flu" Clinics: Weds, Feb 3, 4:30-5:30 P.M. Greenwood Ctr; Seasonal flu clinics are open to all Longmeadow residents 18 years of age or older. CLINIC RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call the Longmeadow Board of Health (565-4140)or e-mail BHirschhorn@Longmeadow.org. Please indicate your name and phone number. The receipt of all reservations will be confirmed by telephone message or email. The fee for the shot is $4.00. The shot is free for individuals over age 65 who are subscribers of Medicare, Part B and for individuals under age 65 who are covered by Massachusetts health insurance plans. All individuals should bring their health insurance cards with them for insurance verification. CLINIC RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for Feb 3rd. All reservations must be confirmed. Walk in Seasonal Flu Clinics at Greenwood Ctr: Feb 11th, 18th & 25th, 1-2 PM. Longmeadow H1N1 FLU SHOT Between last April and mid November it is estimated that there were 47 million cases of the H1N1 flu resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths. Unlike the "seasonal" flu, the vast majority of H1N1 deaths occurred in pediatric patients and individuals under age 65. There is plenty of vaccine available. H1N1 activity is expected to continue for months and we should prepare now for the possibility of another wave of a high incidence of new H1N1 infections. H1N1 Flu Clinic: Fri, Feb 5, 9:30-11:00A.M., Greenwood Ctr Available for any resident three years of age or older (individuals under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent). Individuals should be immunized against H1N1 even if they experienced flu-like illness last spring, summer or fall as it cannot be verified whether the individual had H1N1 flu or some other viral illness. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call the Longmeadow Board of Health (565-4140)or email BHirschhorn@Longmeadow.org indicating your name and telephone number in the message. All reservations must be confirmed. NO FEE FOR AN H1N1 SHOT.