Aurora University to host vaccinations Oct. 10

AURORA, Ill. September 29, 2006 - Aurora University will host vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, and selected other diseases from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Thornton Gymnasium in Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place in Aurora.

The public is invited. The Visiting Nurses Association of Fox Valley will administer vaccinations. Costs vary according to immunization requested.

Flu shots, $25 each (cash or check), are offered for persons from age nine. A physician’s note is required for persons under 18. A standard tetanus-diphtheria booster is $20 (cash only). A pneumonia vaccination is $35 (cash or check). A physician’s note is required if a patient previously received a pneumonia vaccination. Cost for a diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis booster is $45 (cash only). A meningitis vaccination is $100 (cash or check).

Each person may receive two vaccinations. No insurance or HMOs are accepted. Receipts will be provided for insurance reimbursement. VNA will bill Medicare Part B for flu and pneumonia shots for persons who present Medicare Part B cards.

Call 630-844-5434 for information.

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