Independence Township Senior Center and First Congregational Church hosts a Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, at the church, 5449 Clarkston Road, just east of Sashabaw Road.
Shots are administered by Visiting Nurses Association of Southeast Michigan. If covered by Medicare Part B, HAP, or Care Choices, bring picture ID with current address, Medicare or health card.
Non-covered cost is $25. Must be 18 years old, or accompanied by parent or guardian if 14-18 years old. Pay by cash or check made out to VNAHSS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable dea ths for children and adults.
‘The CDC recommends all children 6 months to 5 years old get vaccinated against the flu as well as those in frequent contact with this group – meaning moms, dads and child care providers,? said Kay Renny, manager of Community Programs for Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan. ‘More than half of the influenza-deaths to individuals under 18 years of age occurred in healthy children.?
For information, call the senior center at 248-625-8231 or VNAHSS at 248-967-8755.

Who Should Get a Flu Shot?

? People at least 65 years old with and without chronic health conditions;
? Residents of long-term care facilities;
? People with chronic health conditions;
? Pregnant women;
? Health-care personnel who provide direct patient care;
? Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age.