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"Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated," says Jeanne Santoli, DeputyDirector of Immunization Services at the CDC. "Especially those considered tobe at higher risk. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is bygetting your annual flu vaccine."
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Many Americans are not aware of the true dangers of the flu. On average,every year influenza:
"It is not too early to think about flu prevention," said Steve Pellito,National Director of Wellness Services for Maxim Health Systems. "To remindfriends and family to get their flu shots, Maxim has created a free and simplee-mail reminder tool. By typing in a name and e-mail address using thewww.FindAFlushot.com site, Maxim will send an e-mail alert reminding you tovisit the locator to find a local flu shot clinic," said Pellito.
The FindaFluShot.com Web site also provides the latest news on influenzaand links to other resources to learn more about the flu and its prevention.Those who prefer to find a convenient location over the phone can call Maxim'stoll free number at 877-962-9358.
Each year as many as 60 million Americans fall victim to influenza andflu-related complications, such as pneumonia, resulting in 200,000hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths per year.(iii) The Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) has determined that vaccinations are the singlemost effective way to prevent flu and strongly encourages high-riskindividuals to get vaccinated. This includes:
Maxim provides flu shots to children aged 9 years and older, unlessrestricted by a state regulation or law. By calling the clinic site ahead oftime (information also provided on the Maxim Web site), parents can verifythat their children are eligible to receive the vaccine. For children undernine years of age, parents should contact their pediatrician. Maxim acceptsMedicare Part B with no co-pay required, when Medicare Part B is the primaryinsurance.
About Maxim Health Systems
Maxim Health Systems is a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.Established in 1996, Maxim Health Systems offers a full line of comprehensivewellness services to corporate and retail clients, in addition to schools,senior living facilities, and Physician offices. We provide a variety ofservices, including immunizations, health screenings, and health fairs. In2007, our flu immunization program alone was responsible for vaccinating morethan 2.9 million people at more than 47,000 clinics. Together with MaximHealthcare Services, we have branch locations in most metropolitan areasacross the nation. For more information contact us atwww.FindAFluShot.com/contact.php.-- Kills almost as many Americans as breast cancer(i) -- Kills two to three times more Americans than HIV/AIDS(ii)
SOURCE Maxim Health Systems
