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VNA HAS SHINGLES VACCINE

[Ft. Myers, FL] – [05/11/10] – During this period of time when the Merck shingles vaccine, Zostavax, is on backorder, VNA wants to inform the SW Florida community that there is ample supply on hand for anyone who wants to be protected from shingles. 

Getting a shingles shot is as easy as calling the VNA office at 239-337-4848.  Appointments are available throughout the week at the VNA office on Central Avenue in Ft. Myers.  For the Collier County community, the next clinic date for the VNA office in Naples has been set for Thursday, May 20 on Airport Pulling Road and appointments are still available. 

VNA does not bill insurances for the shingles vaccine but does provide insurance-friendly receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement and credit card payments are accepted for your convenience. 

Visiting Nurses Association has been caring for the SW Florida community since 1966 with quality home health services.  VNA has also been a key provider of flu and pneumonia shots for over 15 years and offers a full range of adult and travel immunizations including yellow fever. 

For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.

LOCAL VNA BECOMES A YELLOW FEVER VACCINE PROVIDER

[Ft. Myers, FL] – [01/18/10] – Visiting Nurses Association of SW Florida announces that it is now a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Center. 

“We are pleased to include Yellow Fever on the list of illnesses that VNA helps prevent through vaccination.” stated Barbara Fernandez, VNAs Special Programs Director.   “We can now provide the full array of adult and travel vaccines and we offer flexible appointment hours with little wait time.”  

VNA is a local, non-profit agency that has been serving the community since 1966 and has been a major community immunizer for over 14 years. 

For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.

LOCAL VNA HELPS PROTECT AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER

[Ft. Myers, FL] – [01/07/10] – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and VNA is now providing Gardasil for females aged 19 to 26. 

According to the CDC, there are approximately 11,000 new cases of cervical cancer and 4,000 deaths attributed to cervical cancer each year in the United States. Human papillomavirus or HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer in women. 

In addition to cervical cancer and other less common cancers, HPV is also responsible for other health problems including genital warts.  Gardasil, a CDC-recommended vaccine, protects against cervical cancer and genital warts.  Gardasil was also recently approved by the FDA for use in boys and young for the prevention of genital warts caused by HPV. 

“Because HPV is easily spread and often has no symptoms, prevention is very important.” stated Barbara Fernandez, Special Programs Director for VNA.   “As a local, non-profit agency that is committed to the well-being of this community, we are proud to assist in prevention efforts.”  

Payment assistance is available through Merck’s Patient Assistance Program for those who qualify. 

Gardasil immunizations will take place by appointment at the VNA office on 3653 Central Avenue in Ft. Myers.  For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.   

VNA has been serving the community since 1966 and offers adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

National Influenza vaccination week @ vna 12/7/09 through 12/11/09

 [12/3/09] – National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is aimed at raising awareness about the seriousness of influenza and the importance of vaccination.  
Visiting Nurses Association of SW Florida, the community’s local immunizer, will be holding immunization clinics daily during NIVW, 12/7 through 12/11 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  The clinics will take place at the VNA office located at 3653 Central Avenue in Ft. Myers.    

Since the flu season usually peaks in January or later, getting vaccinated in December and beyond can still provide protection against influenza.

 “National Influenza Vaccination Week provides an opportunity to remind everyone how important it is to get an annual flu shot,” Stated VNAs CEO, Anna Vann.  "Getting vaccinated is the single best way for us to protect not only ourselves against the flu but our loved ones as well."

VNA accepts traditional Medicare Part B, Railroad Medicare and the part B equivalents through United and Universal.  For all others, flu shots are $25 and the pneumonia vaccine is available for $45. 

VNA is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1966 and offers adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.

LOCAL VNA still HAS SEASONAL FLU VACCINE!

 [11/23/09] – Visiting Nurses Association of SW Florida, the community’s local community immunizer, still has seasonal flu vaccine. 

“We are seeing many of our winter residents return without having had their flu shot because the vaccine may not have been available in their home state.” Stated VNAs CEO, Anna Vann.   “VNA continues to have seasonal flu vaccine available and there’s still time to get vaccinated.  If you want fast, professional service and the opportunity to give back to your community, choosing a VNA clinic is the best way.”

VNA accepts traditional Medicare Part B, Railroad Medicare and the part B equivalents through United and Universal.  For all others, flu shots are $25 and the pneumonia vaccine is available for $45. 

VNA is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1966 and offers adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.

LOCAL VNA HAS SEASONAL FLU VACCINE!

 [10/8/2009] – Visiting Nurses Association of SW Florida, the community’s local community immunizer, has seasonal flu vaccine.  

“It is always important to get your flu shot.” stated VNAs CEO, Anna Vann.   “This year, it is even more critical.   If you want fast, professional service and the opportunity to give back to your community, choosing a VNA clinic is the best way.”

VNA clinic sites are advertised weekly and are listed on VNAs website at www.visitingnurseswfl.com.    VNA accepts traditional Medicare Part B, Railroad Medicare and the part B equivalents through United and Universal.  For all others, flu shots are $25 and the pneumonia vaccine is available for $45. 

VNA is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1966 and offers adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.

local VNA recognizes World Pneumonia day!

 [10/8/2009] – Visiting Nurses Association of SW Florida, the community’s local immunizer, has joined the Global Coalition Against Pneumonia in reminding the community that World Pneumonia Day is November 2nd. 

According to the CDC, it is estimated that as many as 175,000 hospitalizations occur each year in the US from pneumococcal pneumonia. In addition to good hand-washing and good nutrition, vaccination is key in prevention of pneumococcal disease.   New guidelines from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices define the target population for pneumonia vaccination as anyone 19 and over who is a smoker, has asthma or meets any of the other criteria as listed on the CDC Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) and has not yet been vaccinated.   

VNA has pneumonia vaccine available at all public clinic sites and sites are advertised weekly and are listed on VNAs website at www.visitingnurseswfl.com.    VNA accepts traditional Medicare Part B, Railroad Medicare and the part B equivalents through United and Universal.  For all others, the pneumonia vaccine is available for $45 and flu shots are $25. 

VNA is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1966 and offers adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

For more information please call VNA at 239-337-4848.

Visiting Nurses Association has seasonal flu vaccine now!

Fort Myers, FL – 09/01/2009

Your local Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) has seasonal flu vaccine.  In order to protect the community as soon as possible, VNA is opening up the office located on 3653 Central Avenue in Ft. Myers for flu and pneumonia shots beginning, Wednesday, 9/2/09 from 9:00 A to 1:00 P; Thursday, 9/3/09 from 9:00 A to 3:00 P and Friday, 9/4/09 from 9:00 A to 3:00 P.  

Flu shots cost $25 and Pneumonia shots are $45.  VNA accepts only traditional Medicare Part B, Railroad Medicare, and the Medicare Equivalents of Universal and United health care plans.  All others may pay by cash or check and will be given a receipt so that they may file a claim with their insurance company.

This year, it is very important to be vaccinated against seasonal flu.  For additional information regarding flu clinics in your area, please call (239) 337-4848 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or visit www.visitingnurseswfl.com.

VNA has been caring for the Southwest Florida community since 1966.  VNA is a key provider of flu and pneumonia shots for over 15 years and offers a full range of adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

VNA WORKS WITH MERCK TO PROVIDE SHINGLES VACCINE

[2009]  Your local Visiting Nurses Association will be working with Merck to provide shingles vaccine to those people who, last year, pre-paid a company named First Link for the vaccine but never received it.  VNA will provide the vaccine to those which Merck identifies as one of the individuals affected at no charge to that person. 

Those in our community who pre-paid for the shingles shot and didn’t get one should contact Merck at 1-877-977-8839.  Once they are approved and identified by Merck, they may then call the VNA at 239-337-4848 and make an appointment to receive their shingles vaccine. 

VNA, located in Ft. Myers, has been caring for the SW Florida community since 1966, is a key provider of flu and pneumonia shots for over 15 years and offers a full range of adult and travel immunizations including shingles. 

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