Flu shot clinic

Metro Health Department Opens Flu Shot Clinics October 24

Metro Health Department officials today announced they will open their
Fast Track Flu Shot clinic October 24, offering flu shots to the general
public.

The Health Department will offer flu shots for a $10 fee (Medicare Part
B is accepted). Flu shots will be available at the Health Department's
Fast Track Clinic from 8 a.m. -3 p.m., Monday through Friday in the
Lentz Public Health Center auditorium. The Lentz Public Health Center
is located at 311 23rd Avenue North. Flu shots are offered on a walk-in
basis.

The Health Department recommends those who are 65 years of age and over,
and those who have chronic disease should get a flu shot. The best
available protection against influenza during the flu season is to get a
flu shot.

The health department will also offer the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide
(Pneumonia) vaccine. The health department recommends those with
chronic disease and those over 65 years of age get the Pneumococcal
vaccine in addition to the flu shot. The Pneumococcal vaccine is
offered for $15 (Medicare Part B accepted).

For more information and update on flu shots call the Health
Department's flu shot hotline at 340-2100 for a recorded message, or
visit our website at healthweb.nashville.gov (please note there is no
"www" in our web address).