FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 15, 2006

Catch the holiday spirit, not the flu - Give flu shots to those you love
Health Department discounts flu shots for groups

The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department is discounting flu shots for groups.

The discounted flu shots will be given at the Health Department, 2400 Troost Ave., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. while supplies last. The discounted flu shots for groups are available to children at least 6 months of age and adults.

For groups of two, the cost is $10 each. For groups of three or more, the cost is $5 each.

It is still early in the flu season. Influenza vaccination continues throughout the fall and winter months because influenza activity occurs November through April. In the 2005 flu season, the number of flu cases in Kansas City was highest in February.

The Health Department is encouraging everyone to protect themselves, their family, workplace and community by getting a flu shot.