FLU CLINICS

Flu shots are highly recommended for people ages 50 and older, people ages 9 and older with a long-term health problem, pregnant women, health care workers and family members coming in close contact with people at risk of serious influenza, household contacts or out-of-home caretakers of infants from birth to age 5 and people age 50 and older, anyone with long-term health problems or with a weakened immune system, or with muscle or nerve disorders that can lead to breathing or swallowing problems, residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities and those who are at risk of serious complications from influenza.

Flu strains are new each year, so last year's vaccination will be ineffective for this year's strain. People who have severe allergic reactions to eggs, egg products, latex or Thimerosal (found in contact lens solution) or have a history of Guillain-Barre' Syndrome or an active, uncontrolled neurological disease should not get a flu shot. Pregnant women must have a prescription to receive a flu shot.

Pneumonia vaccinations are recommended for those age 65 or older or under age 65 with chronic health conditions such as diabetes or heart or lung diseases. Usually, one dose of pneumococcal vaccine is recommended per lifetime. Certain individuals may benefit from an additional dose.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints

Adult Flu Shots: Fee is $30. All Saints will bill all current All Saints patients to their insurance. For those who are not currently All Saints patients, this cost will be payable at the time individuals receive the vaccine either by cash, check or charge. For those who have an All Saints Adult (Internal) Medicine or Family Medicine physician, call his or her office to register. For those who are a patient of the Racine Family Medicine Center, 1320 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, call (262) 687-5600 to schedule an appointment.

Nov. 28 - Wheaton Franciscan Pharmacy, 1244 Wisconsin Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Receipts will be provided to submit to an insurance carrier.

For updates on All Saints Flu Vaccine Clinics, call the Flu Vaccine Information Line at (262) 687-6358.

2007 Aurora Visiting Nurse Association

FLU SHOTS: Shoo the Flu and Pneumonia Too clinics will be offered for anyone ages 9 and older (children ages 9-17 must be accompanied by a parent). Fees are $30 for flu shots and $45 for pneumonia shots. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit their Web site at http://www.aurora.org/flu or call (800) 548-7580.

Nov. 28 - Aurora Pharmacy, 210 S. Pine St., Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints in Racine

Classes at the Spring Street Campus are offered through the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Community Health Education. Call (888) 994-3286 or visit the Web, http://www.mywheaton.org to register for all classes. Classes will be held at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints Spring Street Campus, Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring St., unless otherwise listed. For a complete list of upcoming Community Health Education programs (along with support groups) at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints, visit the Web, http://www.wfhealthcare.org/racine

Pregnancy Review Class: Classes offered from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 (on the first Thursday of the even month). Fee: $10 per couple.

Baby and Me "Signing with your baby": Presented by Terri Lisowski, baby signs instructor. 1-2:20 p.m. Dec. 7. Fee: $1.

Breastfeeding: Learn Before You Return to Work or School: Classes are offered from 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 11 (on the second Tuesday of the month). Fee: $7.

CREATING YOUR POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTHCARE: 7-8 p.m. Dec. 11, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints Spring Street Campus, 3801 Spring St. Free.

Caledonia/Mount Pleasant Health Department

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: East Side 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 Dec. 3, Whitford Park, 625 S. First St., Waterford, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

n Dec. 10, Hill Park Heights, 1380 Park Place, Union Grove, 12:30-1 p.m.

n Dec. 13, Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St., Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon.

n Dec. 20, Union Grove Municipal Center, 1015 State St., Union Grove, 12:30-1:30 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. Residents' 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 Dec. 12, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 E. State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.

n Dec. 17, Waterford Library, 101 N. River St., Waterford, 5-7 p.m.

n Dec. 18, Union Grove Municipal Center, 1015 State St., Union Grove, 5-6 p.m.

n Dec. 19, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 E. State St., Burlington, 9-10 a.m.

Questions can be directed to Western Racine County Health Department at (262) 763-4930 or (800) 688-4930, or visit the Web at http://www.wrchd.org