Need Another Good Reason to Get the Flu Shot?

Every year, complications from the flu, such as pneumonia, hospitalize more than 200,000 people and kill 36,000. So getting a flu shot is a good idea for almost everyone. Exceptions are those who have egg allergies or had a bad reaction to an earlier shot. If you’re an expecting mother, getting a flu shot may be especially important.

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that pregnant moms who were vaccinated cut their newborn’s chance of getting the flu by 63 percent. That’s important because flu vaccines are recommended only for infants older than age 6 months. And babies younger than 6 months who catch the flu are likelier than older ones to need hospitalization.

A shot and nasal spray are available. The spray isn’t recommended for children younger than age 2, pregnant women, or people older than age 50. Talk with your doctor about the immunization that’s right for you.

WHERE may I receive my flu or pneumonia vaccine?

Paramount members may receive flu or pneumonia vaccine from any provider that participates with Paramount who provides the flu and pneumonia vaccine.

These providers and locations include:

Your primary care physician

Participating specialists
Kroger—all locations in Ohio and Michigan (check individual store locations for hours of administration)
The Little Clinic (located within some Kroger locations)
The Medicine Shoppe: 7473 Secor, Unit C, Lambertville, MI. Walk-ins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday starting October 1, 2009.
The Pharmacy Counter’s three Toledo Locations:
- 2655 West Central Ave.
- 1515 South Byrne Rd.
- 2701 Navarre Ave.
Walk-ins during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Shoo, Flu!

For more tips on avoiding flu this season, click here and search for “flu.”


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