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The 2011-2012 seasonal influenza (flu) shot is available now at RMH physician practices and health centers.

This year’s flu shot provides protection against H1N1-like virus and two other common flu viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

“Influenza viruses are always changing, so annual vaccination is recommended,” said Stephen Phillips, MD, medical director, RMH Occupational Health. “The CDC recommends that everyone ages six months and older receive a flu shot this year. It’s important to get the vaccine as soon as possible to provide protection if the flu season comes early.”

The flu can occur at any time, but most influenza occurs from November through May. Each year scientists try to match the viruses in the vaccine to those most likely to cause flu that year, Dr. Phillips noted.

RMH flu clinics open to the public are as follows (walk-ins are welcome, unless otherwise noted):

RMH East Rockingham Health Center

• Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 
• Oct. 12, 20: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
• Oct. 25, 1-6 p.m.

RMH Luray Health Center

• Mondays in October, 4-6 p.m. 
• Thursdays in October, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

RMH Mt. Jackson Health Center

• Tuesdays in October, 4-6 p.m. 
• Wednesdays in October, 1-3 p.m.

RMH New Market Health Center

• Wednesdays in October, 4-5:30 p.m. 
• Thursdays in October, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

RMH Springbrook Family Medicine, Broadway

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October, 3-4:30 p.m.

RMH South Main Health Center

• Appointments required by calling 433-2554 
• Oct. 6, 12, 18: 4-6 p.m.
• Oct. 22, 8:30-11 a.m. 

Charges are billable to insurance. Patients should bring their insurance card with them. Flu shots at each location are $26 or $30 if insurance-billed.

For more information on the flu vaccine, visit the CDC website, cdc.gov/flu.