Flu season is quickly approaching, and the Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) 27th annual “Shoo the Flu” vaccination program is underway.

Those who get their flu shot at any of the Hidden Treasures clinics will receive a coupon to the hospice thrift store for 50% off any one item.

To receive a flu shot from the VNA, individuals should bring their primary insurance card. Those without health insurance, or who are unable to afford the cost of a flu shot, can call VNA Community Wellness Manager, Paula Thibideau, LPN, at 772-978-5524 for more options.

The VNA will offer three types of flu vaccinations: a preservative-free high-dose vaccine, a preservative-free quadrivalent vaccine and a regular quadrivalent vaccine.

The high-dose vaccine contains four times the number of antigens and is only for those individuals who are 65 years or older. The quadrivalent vaccine is for individuals 10 years or older and offers broader coverage than the regular flu shot.

All VNA flu vaccines are manufactured in the United States, and money raised from the VNA’s “Shoo the Flu” program supports the agency. Funding allows the non-profit to provide care to anyone in the community who needs quality home health and hospice services. The care also includes those who do not have adequate healthcare coverage.

October VNA public flu vaccination clinics:

Wednesday, October 2 – 9:30am -11:30 am – Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
Wednesday October 2 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Saturday, October 5 – 9:30am – 11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Monday, October 7 – 9:30am – 11:30am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Tuesday, October 8 – 9:00am – 11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 9 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 9 – 9:30am -11:30am – Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
Wednesday, October 9 – 10:00am -12:00pm – Habitat for Humanity 4568 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach
Friday, October 11 – 9:30am – 11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Saturday, October 12 – 9:30am – 11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Monday, October 14 – 9:30am – 11:30am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 16 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 16 – 9:30am -11:30am – Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Sebastian
Thursday, October 17 – 8:30am – 10:00am – Gifford Youth Center 4875 43rd Ave, Vero Beach
Friday, October 18 – 9:30am – 11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Saturday, October 19 – 9:30am -11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Monday, October 21 – 9:30am – 11:30am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Tuesday, October 22 – 11:00am – 12:30pm – By the River 11065 Ganga Way, Sebastian
Wednesday, October 23 – 9:30am-11:30 am – Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 23 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Friday, October 25 – 9:30am -11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Saturday, October 26 – 9:30am-11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Monday, October 28 – 9:30am-11:00am – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 30 – 9:30am-11:30am – Sebastian Hidden Treasures 11646 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach
Wednesday, October 30 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Vero Beach Hidden Treasures 656 21st St., Vero Beach

The VNA’s priority is to keep the community healthy, and the organization encourages all area residents to get their flu shot early in the season. Money raised by the “Shoo the Flu” program stays in the community and helps fund VNA charitable health care initiatives. For more information, visit the VNA services website or call 772-567-5551.

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