NEWS RELEASE

Flu season is quickly approaching, and the Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) 27^th annual “Shoo the Flu” vaccination program is underway. Those who get their flu shot at any of the Hidden Treasures clinics will receive a coupon to the hospice thrift store for 50% off any one item. To receive a flu shot from the VNA, individuals should bring their primary insurance card. Those without health insurance, or who are unable to afford the cost of a flu shot, can call VNA Community Wellness Manager, Paula Thibideau, LPN, at 772-978-5524 for more options.

The VNA will offer three types of flu vaccinations:  a preservative-free high-dose vaccine, a preservative-free quadrivalent vaccine and a regular quadrivalent vaccine. The high-dose vaccine contains four times the number of antigens and is only for those individuals who are 65 years or older. The quadrivalent vaccine is for individuals 10 years or older and offers broader coverage than the regular flu shot.  All VNA flu vaccines are manufactured in the United States, and money raised from the VNA’s “Shoo the Flu” program supports the agency, allowing the non-profit to provide care to anyone in the community who needs quality home health and hospice services, including those who do not have adequate healthcare coverage for much needed care.

The VNA’s priority is to keep the community healthy, and the organization encourages all area residents to get their flu shot early in the season. Money raised by the “Shoo the Flu” program stays in the community and helps fund VNA charitable health care initiatives. For the most up to date schedule, visit www.vnatc.com/flu.

For more information on VNA services, please visit www.vnatc.com or call 772-567-5551.

October VNA public flu vaccination clinics:

Wednesday, October 2                   9:30am -11:30 am             Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Sebastian

Wednesday October 2                    3:30pm – 5:00pm              Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Saturday, October 5                        9:30am – 11:00am            Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Monday, October 7                         9:30am – 11:30am            Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Tuesday, October 8                         9:00am – 11:00am            Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 9                   3:30pm – 5:00pm              Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 9                   9:30am -11:30am              Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Sebastian

Wednesday, October 9                  10:00am -12:00pm             Habitat for Humanity 4568 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach

Friday, October 11                          9:30am – 11:00am             Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Saturday, October 12                      9:30am – 11:00am             Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Monday, October 14                       9:30am – 11:30am            Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 16                 3:30pm – 5:00pm              Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 16                 9:30am -11:30am              Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Sebastian

Thursday, October 17                     8:30am – 10:00am             Gifford Youth Center 4875 43rd Ave, Vero Beach

Friday, October 18                          9:30am – 11:00am             Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Saturday, October 19                     9:30am -11:00am              Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Monday, October 21                      9:30am – 11:30am             Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Tuesday, October 22                     11:00am – 12:30pm            By the River 11065 Ganga Way, Sebastian

Wednesday, October 23                9:30am-11:30 am              Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 23                3:30pm – 5:00pm               Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Friday, October 25                         9:30am -11:00am              Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Saturday, October 26                     9:30am-11:00am               Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Monday, October 28                      9:30am-11:00am               Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 30                9:30am-11:30am               Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach

Wednesday, October 30                3:30pm – 5:00pm              Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

 About the VNA
The Visiting Nurse Association, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides home healthcare services—including Medicare-reimbursed and private-duty nursing; home health aides; physical, speech, and occupational therapy; in-home companions; and personal transportation—throughout Indian River County. The agency is also the only licensed hospice provider in Indian River County, offering end-of-life care in patients’ homes, local hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and the VNA Hospice House. The VNA also provides community wellness services s