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This Thanksgiving Give the Gift of Good Health - Remind Family and Friends to Get a Flu Shot.

Friday, November 9, 2007 General News
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COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 8 With Thanksgiving quicklyapproaching, Maxim Health Systems is reminding people to get their annual fluvaccination if they have not done so already. Maxim encourages people tovisit its Web site http://www.FindaFluShot.com to find a convenient locationfor vaccination clinics.
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"As we approach the holiday season with families and friends, it is theperfect time of year to remind your loved ones to get their flu vaccination,"said Steve Pellito, National Director of Wellness Services for Maxim HealthSystems. "We continue to urge people to get vaccinated and visithttp://www.FindaFluShot.com to locate a clinic," he added.
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"Remember that influenza is the strongest of winter viruses," said BonnieFass-Offit, MD, FAAP, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "There is littlemedicine that helps once you have the illness. The best way to protectyourself and your loved ones is by getting your annual flu vaccine".

In support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)National Influenza Vaccination Week, Maxim will open additional clinics duringthe week following Thanksgiving, November 27 to December 2. Finding thenearest location is as simple as typing in your zip code onhttp://www.FindaFluShot.com. This will provide the address, date, and timesfor flu shots at local clinics. The Web site also provides the latest news oninfluenza and links to other flu resources. For those who prefer to find aconvenient location over the phone, Maxim provides a toll free number at877-962-9358.

Each year as many as 65 million Americans fall victim to influenza andflu-related complications, such as pneumonia, resulting in 200,000hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths per year. The CDC has determined thatvaccinations are the single most effective way to prevent flu and stronglyencourages high-risk individuals to get vaccinated. This includes:

Maxim provides flu shots to children aged 9 and older unless restricted bya state regulation or law. By calling the clinic site ahead of time(information also provided on the Maxim Web site), parents can verify thattheir children can receive the vaccine. For children under 9 years of age,parents should contact their pediatrician. Maxim accepts Medicare Part B withno co-pay required, when Medicare Part B is the primary insurance.

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. We provide a variety ofservices including immunizations, health screenings, and health fairs. In2006, our flu immunization program alone was responsible for vaccinating morethan 3.7 million people. Together with Maxim Healthcare Services, we havebranch locations in most metropolitan areas across the nation. For moreinformation contact us at: http://www.FindaFluShot.com/contact.php.-- Anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill or spreading influenza to others -- All persons over 50 years old -- Children and adolescents who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy -- Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season -- Adults and children who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, hematological, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus) -- Adults and children who have a weakened immune system (due to HIV/AIDS, long term treatment with drugs such as steroids, and/or cancer treatments) -- Adults and children who have certain muscle or nerve disorders (e.g. cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase the risk for a
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