Inova Health System Offering H1N1 Shots to Public
Vaccine Highly Recommended for Children, Pregnant Women
Falls Church, VA – (January 5, 2010) – Inova Health System is offering 2009 novel H1N1 vaccinations as well as seasonal influenza vaccinations to children and adults at its hospital-based clinics through the end of the month. The H1N1 vaccine is the most effective way of preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus.
Persons at high risk for serious complications from H1N1 and seasonal influenza include:
- Children and young adults six months to 24 years of age
- Adults 50 and over
- Adults and children who have medical conditions that lower the body’s immune system, such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma and HIV, among others
- Persons who live in, work at or have contact with anyone in institutions, such as schools, nursing homes and/or hospitals
- Women who are pregnant in any trimester, or who may deliver during flu season
The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine is $25 per person (cash or check accepted). The cost for the H1N1 vaccine is $10 per person (cash or check accepted). Medicare Part B is also accepted for influenza and H1N1 vaccinations.
H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations are being offered at:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
1/8, 1/15, 1/22
HEC Auditorium
3 – 6 p.m.
4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Inova Fairfax Hospital
1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
The Atrium
9 a.m. – noon
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
1/16, 1/23
Medical Plaza Building Conference Room
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
Inova Loudoun Hospital
1/17
Conference Room A&B
noon – 3 p.m.
44045 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg, VA 20176
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
1/12
Hospital Lobby
9 a.m. – noon
2501 Parker’s Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306
For more information about immunizations and locations, call 703-750-8818 (or call 1-877-895-5BUG, toll-free) or visit inova.org/flu.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.