Inova Health System Fighting the Flu with a One-Two Punch

Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Offering October Flu Shot Clinics

Leesburg, VA – (September 28, 2009) – Facing a flu season complicated by the prospect of both seasonal flu and the H1N1 (“swine flu”) viruses, Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will offer flu shot clinics again in October.

Inova Health System is one of the largest providers of flu shots in Northern Virginia and has been providing the seasonal flu shots since September – one month earlier than usual. As part of its commitment to keep the community healthy, Inova is offering flu clinics at its hospitals, at employer sites and at many other convenient sites throughout Northern Virginia.

The flu is not just a bad cold. Each year, about 36,000 people in the U.S. die from causes related to seasonal flu, while more than 200,000 people are hospitalized. An annual flu vaccination is safe and convenient, and can be up to 90 percent effective in protecting against this serious illness. Members of the community can protect themselves and their loved ones by getting their vaccines.

Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will offer flu shot clinics throughout the month of October. The clinics are open to the general public. Children aged 4 and above are eligible to receive a flu shot at our community clinics. At our hospital-based clinics on Oct. 5, 7 and 24, infants aged 6 months to adults can be vaccinated.

Each child must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent. Seniors with a valid Medicare card can also receive a flu shot. The cost for the seasonal flu shot is $25 per person (cash or check accepted). Inova will also offer the H1N1 flu shot in accordance with federal government guidelines once the vaccine becomes available.

The Mobile Health Services schedule for Oct. is listed below. For more information about immunizations and other flu-related services offered by Inova, call 703-750-8800 (or call toll-free 1-877-895-5BUG) or visit www.inova.org/flu.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lovettsville Community Center
57 East Broad Way, Lovettsville

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2 – 9 p.m.
Cascades Homeowner Association
47620 Saulty Dr., Potomac Falls
Adjacent to the Lowes Island Club House

Friday, Oct. 2, 2 – 9 p.m.
Broadlands Homeowner Association
21907 Claiborne Parkway at the Nature Center, Broadlands

Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tysons Corner Center Mall
1961 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean
Upper level of the mall near Macy’s

Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oak Grove Baptist Church
22870 Dominion Lane, Sterling
Inside the Parish Hall

Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Arcola United Methodist Church
24752 Evergreen Mill Road, Dulles
Inside the church

Monday, Oct. 5, 2 – 8 p.m.
Inova Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg
Adjacent to front entrance
At this location infants 6 months to adults can be vaccinated

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. – noon
Leesburg Senior Activity Center
215 Depot Court, South East, Leesburg
Mobile Unit parked adjacent to the Senior Center

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 3 – 8 p.m.
Inova Loudoun Medical Campus – Leesburg
224 Cornwall Street, Leesburg
Near the South entrance
At this location infants 6 months to adults can be vaccinated

Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – noon
The Carver Center Senior Center
200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville
Inside the senior center

Friday, Oct. 9, 3 – 9 p.m.
Town of South Riding
43055 Center Street, South Riding

Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. – noon
Lucketts Community Center
42361 Lucketts, Leesburg
Inside the community center

Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sterling Fest
120 Enterprise Street, Sterling

Sunday, Oct. 11, 1 – 4 p.m.
Arcola Pleasant Valley Fire Department
24300 Gum Spring Rd., Arcola

Monday, Oct. 12, 2 – 8 p.m.
Town of Purcellville
130 East Main Street, Purcellville
Adjacent to the town office

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. – noon
The Senior Center at Cascades
21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2 – 7 p.m.
Tavistock Farms
101 Blue Seal Drive, Leesburg

Thursday, Oct. 15, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Lovettsville Community Center
57 East Broad Way, Lovettsville

Friday, Oct. 16, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale
41793 Tutt Lane (off Route 15), Leesburg

Friday, Oct. 16, 4 – 8 p.m.
Ashburn Homeowner Association
21400 Windmill Drive, Ashburn

Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 a.m. – noon
Stone Ridge 5K
42010 Village Center Plaza, Stone Ridge

Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 – 5 p.m.
Brambleton Homeowner Association
42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Potomac Green HOA
44499 Oakmont Manor Square, Ashburn
Inside the clubhouse

Sunday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Sterling United Methodist Church
304 East Church road, Sterling

Monday, Oct. 19, 4 – 8 p.m.
Town of Middleburg
Downtown Middleburg, Route 50 in front of Safeway

Thursday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – noon
The Carver Center Senior Center
200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville
Inside the senior center

Friday, Oct. 23, 4 – 8 p.m.
Town of Round Hill
23 Main Street, Round Hill
Adjacent to town office

Saturday, Oct. 24, 3 – 8 p.m.
Inova Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg
Adjacent to the front entrance
At this location infants 6 months to adults can be vaccinated

Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Round Hill United Methodist Church
11 West Loudoun Street, Round Hill
Inside the church

Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
St. Francis DeSales Church
37730 St. Francis Court, Purcellville
Inside the church

Sunday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Christ the Redeemer Church
46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling
Inside the church

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – noon
The Senior Center at Cascades
1060 Whitfield Place, Sterling

Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dulles South Multipurpose Center
24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding
Inside the building

Monday, Oct. 29, 2 – 8 p.m.
Town of Purcellville
130 East Main Street, Purcellville
Adjacent to the town office

Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of Inova Health System, 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.