SENATOR BOSCOLA TO HOST FREE FLU VACCINE CLINIC IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY 

            BETHLEHEM (DEC 11) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola is proud to announce that she will be hosting a free flu shot clinic in Northampton County.  The clinic, which is in collaboration with Lehigh Valley Hospital, will be held on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Lookout Fire Company from 10 a.m.-2pm.

            “Getting a flu shot is one step to protect yourself from the numerous health complications related to the flu,” Boscola said.  “Those at the highest risk during flu season are our seniors and those with lung disease or impaired immune systems.”
 

            This clinic was organized in order to provide a free and convenient way for the residents of Northampton County to take precautions to help keep themselves healthy this winter.  There are no restrictions on who can receive the flu vaccine at this clinic, all are welcome.

            Senator Boscola’s flu shot clinic will be held:

·     Monday, December 15, 2008
10am-2pm
Lookout Fire Company
44 West Bell Avenue
Pen Argyl, PA  18072

            “I urge citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to get a free flu shot and would also like to thank Lehigh Valley Hospital for collaborating with me to make this event a reality,” Boscola added.
 

In addition to administering the flu vaccinations, Lehigh Valley Hospital will be providing Balance Screenings for all Senior Citizens.  Each year, one-third to one-half of the population age 65 and over experience falls. Moreover, half of the elderly people who experience falls do so repeatedly. Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. Deterioration of balance is a major cause for falls. Balance screenings can be helpful to determine risk factors for falling.

            For questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Senator Boscola’s office
toll-free at 1-877-535-1818 (Bethlehem).

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