After taking off their shoes, emptying their pockets and passing through the security checkpoint, travelers at some major U.S. airports now can roll up a sleeve and get a flu shot. ...more

December 6, 2007

You can get a flu shot at your own doctor's office, area walk-in clinics, at flu shot events hosted by local supermarkets and other public places. Here are times and locations advertised by some of them. Unless otherwise indicated, shots are available as of Monday, Oct. 15. For more information, call the phone numbers provided. ...more

October 15, 2007

Flu season has returned, so Pasco County Health Department officials are offering vaccination shots to avoid the aches, pains and fever from the highly infectious disease. ...more

October 10, 2007

TAMPA - A steady stream of elderly people paraded into the Brandon Senior Center on Tuesday morning, becoming the first foot soldiers this fall to enlist in the annual microscopic war with the relentless influenza virus. The operation usually runs smoothly, and this year is no different. Seniors, many of whom are called in from the bingo session next door, file in and fill out the paperwork before walking to the shot station. Each handed over Medicare cards to pay for the vaccinations; each was given a yellow card to remind them to come back next year, same time and same location. ...more

October 9, 2007

Flu season has begun, and can continue through February or later. Influenza (the flu) is a contagious and potentially serious illness that can lead to hospitalization and even death. ...more

October 6, 2007

Think you'll need a shot in the arm soon? Don't dally. Your health is at stake. ...more

September 26, 2007