Flu shots offered Thursday at Ivy Trace facility

Ivy Trace Catered Living Apartments will offer flu shots given by Visiting Nurse Service from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.

A flu vaccination for ages three and older will be $35 and a half dose of vaccination for six to 35 month olds will be $30. For ages six months and older, a Thimerosal-Free flu vaccine will be $40.

A Flu-Mist for healthy individuals two to 49 years of age that is Thimerosal-free will be $40. Finally, a pneumonia vaccination for nine years and up will be $70.

VNS will accept all Medicare part B and Select Medicare Advantage plans (MAP). Individuals must present their appropriate card to receive the flu and/or pneumonia shots.

If the card is not presented, payment will be due when service is rendered by cash or check only.

VNS suggests wearing short sleeves for easy access.

For questions and more information, persons may call Francie Bond at 653-6900.

Ivy Trace is at the corner of Arlington and Tacoma streets in Greencastle, two blocks north of the Armory.