HARRISBURG, Oct. 31, 2007 -- State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione announced today she would host two free flu shot clinics - one at a local hospital and one at her Bridge Street District Office. “Getting a flu shot is a simple step to avoid numerous health complications,” Tartaglione said. “It can be a life-saving solution for seniors.” Seniors and individuals with lung disease or impaired immune systems can suffer serious - and even deadly -- complications from the flu. Tartaglione is a Senate leader on women’s health issues, promoting awareness of the prevalence of heart disease and breast cancer, as well as working with state officials to help young people begin careers in the healthcare field. She began organizing flu shot clinics at her district office several years ago when seniors reported difficulty in finding a doctor who had an adequate supply of vaccine. “The flu shot clinics provide a simple and easy way for seniors to take this important precaution,” she said. “And they have allowed me to talk about health care with hundreds of seniors from my district.” Flu shots will be administered to adults 50 and over on two different dates.
· Thursday, November 15, 9:30 a.m.
until noon at Temple University,
· Thursday, November 29, 9:30 a.m.
until noon at Sen. Tartaglione’s District Office, For more information, contact the district office at 215-533-0440 or visit www.pasenate.com/tartaglione |
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