Seasonal (Influenza) Flu
Flu vaccines Available Soon.
2010 Flu vaccines are not currently available, but our Flu Clinics will begin shortly. Please refer to the below schedule for a list up upcoming flu vaccine clinics. Flu shots will also be available on a walk-in basis, if you cannot attend a clinic. Please note: this year’s flu shots will provide protection against both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu, all in one shot!
To be notified by email or called when the Seasonal flu vaccine is available, please email your Name & Phone number to: info@pharmahealthpharmacy.com.
Flu Clinic Schedule:
Please review the schedules below.
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September 2010 |
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Date |
Day |
Facility |
Address |
Time |
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Sept. 2 |
Thurs. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 7 |
Tues. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 9 |
Thurs. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 10 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 14 |
Tues. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 16 |
Thurs. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 17 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Sept. 21 |
Tues. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Sept. 23 |
Thurs. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Sept. 24 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 28 |
Tues. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Sept. 30 |
Thurs. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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October 2010 |
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Date |
Day |
Location |
Address |
Time |
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Oct. 1 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 5 |
Tues. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Oct. 8 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Oct. 7 |
Thurs. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 12 |
Tues. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 14 |
Thurs. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 15 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 19 |
Tues. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 21 |
Thurs. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Oct. 22 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Oct. 26 |
Tues. |
North End |
2206 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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Oct. 28 |
Thurs. |
South End |
458 Dartmouth St. New Bedford |
3:00PM - 5:00PM |
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Oct. 29 |
Fri. |
LTC |
132 Alden Rd. Fairhaven |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
How Much Will My Flu Shot Cost?
Seasonal flu shots will be FREE to those with Medicare Part B health insurance, that are not enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Program. Please make sure to bring your Red, White and Blue Medicare card with you, so we can bill your insurance.
If you are not covered by Medicare part B, a cash price is available. Please call for more information.
Attention Business Owners!
PharmaHealth pharmacists will be available to come to your place of employment to administer flu shots to all of your employees. For more information or to set up a flu clinic (for when flu shots become available) please call 508-998-8000 Ext. 3028.
Signs And Symptoms
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Headache
• Chills
• Muscle Aches
What is the Seasonal Flu?
The seasonal flu is a contagious disease, caused by the influenza virus, which is spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions and can affect anyone at any age. For most people, the flu may last only a few days, but for those with certain health conditions (heart, liver, lung or kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, etc) they can become sicker.
When is Flu Season?
Flu season starts to peak in November and continues through to April. The CDC recommends getting your flu vaccine in the months of October and November in order to prevent an outbreak. Receiving your flu shot during flu season can also help prevent yourself from catching the flu.
Consult Your Health Care Provider First If:
• You are pregnant
• Are allergic to eggs
• Have Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Undergoing current treatment for certain immune system conditions, such as cancer, leukemia or AIDS
Other options may be available to you. Please ask your health care provider for details.
Will A Flu Shot Make Me Sick?
The flu shot you receive should protect you from getting the flu. After your flu shot, you may feel some muscle soreness at the injection site. You may feel a little feverish or fatigued after your shot, but that is because your body is reacting to the vaccine and building up your immune system.
Every flu season, a new batch of the flu vaccine is made, based on what strains of flu virus scientific research considers to be a threat that flu season. There are usually 3 deactivated, or killed, strains of the flu virus in the vaccine each new flu season.
For more information: on the Seasonal (Influenza) Flu, please visit the Centers for Disease Control’s website: HERE or contact your health care provider.
For tips on how to prevent yourself from getting sick, click HERE.
