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SEN. KITCHEN, QUALITY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
OFFER FREE FLU SHOTS
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Kitchen |
PHILADELPHIA, September 16 —
State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Quality
Community Healthcare (QCHC) are encouraging
the community to take preventative steps to
be healthy this winter by offering free flu
shots in October.
“As we move into autumn, this is an
opportunity to stay one step ahead of the
upcoming cold and flu season,” Kitchen said.
“I invite the community to take the time to
get a free vaccination this October so that
everyone can stay healthy through the
winter.”
The free vaccination clinics for H1N1 (swine
flu) for adults only, influenza and
pneumonia will be available from 9 to 11
a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, Wednesday, Oct. 21,
Friday, Oct. 23 and Monday, Oct. 26 at the
senator’s district office, 1701 W. Lehigh
Ave., Suite 104. No appointment is
necessary.
There are various forms of the influenza
virus that constantly change, which is why
it is recommended that individuals get a flu
shot every year, according to the
Philadelphia Department of Health.
H1N1 flu virus is different from other forms
of influenza and is new to our area, so no
one has immunity from it. The H1N1
vaccination given at these clinics is for
adults only. H1N1 vaccinations for children
will be given directly at Quality Community
Healthcare locations.
QCHC is a Philadelphia-based non-profit that
provides primary preventive, chronic and
episodic care services to thousands of
residents in Philadelphia. Offering five
convenient locations in north Philadelphia,
QCHC offers medical, dental, nutrition,
behavioral health, case management and
integrated services to patients who may not
have the ability to pay for quality health
services.
“Getting a flu shot, along with frequent
hand washing and staying home from work if
you are sick, are all ways that we can
prevent the spread of illnesses this
winter,” Kitchen said. “I want to thank
Quality Community Healthcare for partnering
with me to ensure everyone stays healthy
this year.”
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