Kmart Pharmacy South
Flu Shots: The flu vaccine is available by appointment only until supplies are exhausted. The fee is $28. There is no charge if you are enrolled in Medicare. Appointments can be made by calling (262) 638-0868. Kmart Pharmacy South is at 2211 S. Green Bay Road.
American Red Cross
CPR/AED: FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER: Caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies, one and two rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation mask and bag valve mask. Learn the knowledge and skills needed to assist those in cardiac arrest with the use of an AED. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Fee: $100.
Classes are held at the Southeast Wisconsin Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 4521 Taylor Ave. Advance registration and payment is required for all classes. Registration may be done over the phone, through the mail or in person at the Red Cross office. Make check or money order payable to the American Red Cross, 4521 Taylor Ave., Racine, WI 53405. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Call Health Services Registration at (262) 554-9997, ext. 27, or (800) 566-4060 for more information.
Caledonia/Mount Pleasant Health Department
FLU SHOTS: The flu vaccine is available by appointment. The fee is $30. There is no charge if you are enrolled in Medicare. Appointments can be made by calling (262) 835-6429.
The Caledonia/Mount Pleasant Health Department is at 10005 Northwestern Ave., Suite A, Franksville.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Immunizations for children and adults are offered at regularly scheduled clinics. Fees are $7 for all Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant and North Bay residents; $10 for all non-residents.
Immunizations include varicella (Chicken Pox), DTaP, Td, polio, HIB, MMR and hepatitis B. Immunizations for adults include tetanus and hepatitis B. TB skin tests are offered by appointment only by calling (262) 835-6429. Clients must return to the health department 48-72 hours later for the test to be read. Call (262) 835-6429 for more information. Immunization locations are:
n First Thursday of the month: Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 6126 Durand Ave. (Highway 11 and 31), 4-5 p.m.
n Second Monday of the month: Caledonia-Mount Pleasant Health Department Office, 10005 Northwestern Ave. (Highway K), Franksville, 4-5:30 p.m.
n Third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November: Caledonia-Mount Pleasant Health Department Office, 10-11 a.m.
n Fourth Thursday of the month: Eastside Community Center, 6156 Douglas Ave., Caledonia, 4-5:30 p.m.
Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association
SHINGLES vaccinations: People who have had chickenpox are at risk for shingles. The risk for shingles increases as a person gets older. Shingles is painful and can cause serious problems. There is no way to tell who will get shingles or when it may occur. A single dose of shingles vaccine is recommended for adults age 60 and older and for those who have not had shingles. It is a one-time vaccination. Fee: $225. The Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association offices are at 600 52nd St., Suite 300, Kenosha. Call (262) 656-8400 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Visiting Nurse Community Care Inc.
Health Screenings: Visiting Nurse Community Care Inc. provides diagnostic health screens weekly from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the offices of Nutritional Designs & Pharmacy, 2333 Northwestern Ave. For information and appointments, call (262) 656-8400.
City of Racine Health Department
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS: The City of Racine offers immunization clinics in the City Hall Room 4, 730 Washington Ave., on the days listed. A $7 fee is requested for residents of the city of Racine, Elmwood Park and Wind Point; and $15 for non-residents; however, there is no charge if people are unable to pay. People should bring their child's current immunization records.
n Tuesdays - 4-6 p.m.
n Wednesdays - 1:15-4 p.m.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS: The City of Racine Health Department will offer blood pressure screening by appointment for City of Racine, Elmwood Park and Wind Point residents. Call (262) 636-9431.
Western Racine County Health Department
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS
n Jan. 8, Tichigan Civic Center, 6710 Big Bend Road, Waterford, 12:30-1 p.m.,; St. Clare's Catholic Church, 7616 Fritz St., Wind Lake, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Immunizations Clinics
Children's vaccines include: chicken pox, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib meningitis, HPV, measles, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal, polio, rotavirus, rubella and tetanus. Resident fees: Administration fee is $5 per visit. Maximum charge of $20 for a resident family. Resident's fees will be waived in the event of financial difficulties. Non-resident fees: Administration fee is $10 per visit. Maximum charge $40 for a non-resident family. Adults: Tetanus, $5 resident, $10 non-resident; hepatitis B, $35 for resident, $45 others; and TB skin test (must call 24 hours in advance to schedule), $5 residents and $10 others. Residents should check other locations for adult flu and pneumonia vaccines for ages 9 and older (for more information, call (800) 548-7580 or (262) 767-8000).
n Jan. 9, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 East State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.
n Jan. 16, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 East State St., Burlington, 9-10 a.m.
n Jan. 21, Waterford Library, 101 N. River St., Waterford, 5-7 p.m.
n Jan. 24, Western Racine County Health Dept., 156 E. State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.
n Jan. 28, Norway Town Hall, 6419 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, 5-6 p.m.
Questions can be directed to Western Racine County Health Department at (262) 763-4930 or (800) 688-4930, or visit their Web site at http://www.wrchd.org
Posted in Life on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 12:00 am Updated: 8:47 pm.
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