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Free Flu Shots Saturday
SSM in St. Louis is offering a vaccine that protects against three seasonal flu viruses.
SSM Health Care in St. Louis is offering free seasonal flu vaccinations on from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Anyone between the ages of 3 to 64 years old is eligible to receive the shot at 6420 Clayton Rd, in St. Louis.
Vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis to walk-ins only, no preregistration is required, an SSM news release stated.
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Vaccines are injection only, so attendees should wear clothing that allows access to the upper arms.
Preservative-free vaccines for pregnant women is available in a limited supply.
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The 2011-2012 flu vaccine is good for one year and protects against three influenza viruses that are most common during the flu season.
For community members who have not yet received a seasonal flu vaccination, the SSM Health Care–St. Louis public clinics might be one of their last opportunities to get a free vaccination.
For more information about the seasonal flu, the vaccine and the SSM clinics go to the SSM website.
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