Thursday - Oct 30, 2008
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Hold Flu Shot Clinics at Polling Places as Part of National Initiative
Champaign, IL - On Election Day 2008, those who go to polling places in Champaign-Urbana may find that they can do more than vote - they can also get a flu shot. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be having three mobile flu shot clinics at local polling places as part of a nationwide pilot program to help improve the health of all Americans. CUPHD is one of a growing number of health organizations across the county participating in "Vote & Vax", a national project to encourage the hosting of flu clinics at polling sites on Election Day. As an added value service, CUPHD will also be offering FREE blood screenings for prostate cancer (PSA) for all interested men over 40.
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