SEASONAL FLU VACCINE ONCE AGAIN AVAILABLE

LACONIA, NH - After a brief delay in shipment, seasonal flu vaccine is once again available in our local community.

Seasonal flu shots are available through many local provider's offices. Please call your provider’s office for more information.

As of Monday, December 7^th, seasonal flu shots are also once again available on a first-come, first-served basis to adults and children over the age of nine:

On a walk-in basis at the Lakes Region General Hospital Emergency Department—Fast Track between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; and 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., 7 days per week;
At Franklin Regional Hospital’s Infusion Therapy department by appointment only between the hours of 8:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. To make an appointment at the FIT department, please call 934-2060, ext. 8850.

Please note that the seasonal flu shots offered in Fast Track and the FIT Department are for adults and children over the age of nine only. For younger children, please call your pediatrician's office. If you believe you may be in your first trimester of pregnancy, please call your primary care provider or OB/GYN to discuss this issue with him or her.

The Laconia Clinic has also scheduled a Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic for adult Clinic and Pediatric Patients only, on Thursday, December 10^th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information on Laconia Clinic flu vaccine availability, please call 527-2752.

Seasonal flu shots cost $50 at LRGH, FRH, Laconia Clinic, and in LRGHealthcare's local provider practices. Patients who choose to pay at the time of service can access a 20 percent discount through our Patient Advantage Program, so the cost will be just $40. Please note that many insurance plans will cover a flu shot.

Please note that these are NOT H1N1 vaccinations. The H1N1 vaccination is currently available only to those at highest risk of complications from the H1N1 flu. For information about who is currently eligible to receive H1N1 vaccine, please visit the LRGHealthcare website at www.lrgh.org, or call the LRGHealthcare Flu Hotline at 527-7069.

LRGHealthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare charitable trust representing Lakes Region General Hospital, Franklin Regional Hospital, Affiliated Medical Providers, HealthLink, Community Wellness Centers, the Dental Resource Center, the Holistic Health Center, and other community-based services. LRGHealthcare is committed to making health care available, accessible, and affordable to you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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80 Highland Street
Laconia, NH 03246
Phone (603) 737-1041
Fax (603) 737-1027