WHAT: SSM Health Care - St. Louis is offering FREE seasonal flu vaccinations to the public. Attendees are asked to call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) or register online at www.ssmhealth.com/flu to schedule an appointment during the clinic times. Walk-ins are welcome, but vaccine availability is not guaranteed without reserving a time. Since the vaccines are injection only (no Flu Mist), attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing for easy access to their upper arms. There is a limited supply of preservative-free vaccines for pregnant women only. People who are allergic to eggs cannot have this flu vaccine. The 2013-2014 flu vaccine, which is good for one year, will protect against three influenza viruses that research indicates will be the most common during the flu season.

        For people who can’t make one of the free clinics, SSM Urgent Care is offering vaccinations for anyone ages nine and older. Flu vaccines are $25 each and are available without an appointment between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. For those with Medicare coverage, we can bill Medicare for the flu vaccine.

        WHEN/WHERE:

        Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013
        SSM St. Joseph Hospital West - Koenig Cancer Center
        Conference Rooms
        100 Medical Plaza
         Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
         8 a.m. - noon Ages nine and above only

        Saturday, Oct. 26 2013
        SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center - Ambulatory Care Clinics
        1465 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104
        8 a.m. - noon Ages three and above only

        Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013
        SSM DePaul Health Center - May Center
        12303 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
        8 a.m. - noon Ages nine and above only
        For additional questions, call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (776-3627).

       Information about the seasonal flu, the vaccine and the clinics can be found at  
        http://www.ssmhealth.com/flu