Many people think influenza, or “the flu” is just a bad cold; however, influenza is a serious and potentially deadly disease.

Students miss approximately 38 million school days due to influenza each year and parents miss more than 10 million work days caring for children who are sick with influenza. Influenza is contagious and can be transmitted between children and adults.

During the last flu season 83 children died from flu-related causes. The vaccination status for 63 of these children was confirmed and a startling 58 of them, or 92 percent, had not been vaccinated against influenza according to recommendations.  To combat this, the CDC recently recommended that all children ages six months to 18 years get vaccinated again influenza.

Mt. Lebanon PTAs are committed to helping our community stay healthy throughout the flu season.  This is why PTA is partnering with Flu Busters, a leading provider of on-site vaccinations, and Novartis Vaccines to provide convenient access to flu vaccinations for students, parents, teachers, and other members of our community who choose to vaccinate.

For your convenience, Mt. Lebanon PTAs will be hosting a flu vaccination clinic in the Mt. Lebanon High School Auditorium Lobby (entrance A-3) for community members over six months of age.

Thursday, October 30^th 4 - 8 p.m.

Cost per vaccination $30

Medicaid and Medicare Part B will be accepted from those eligible.  If your health insurance provides coverage for this vaccine, you can submit the cost to your carrier for reimbursement.

Reservations are recommended

There will be a very limited number of extra vaccines for walk-ins.  For reservations, questions and the option to pre-pay, visit www.pta.org/FluShotClinics (click “schedule a flu shot appointment” at the bottom of the page) or call 1-866-782-3014.

We hope to see you, your loved ones and your neighbors there!