|
|
Senior road show to present information on
safety issues, offer flu shots
The City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs, San Antonio
Metropolitan Health District, and Davis-Scott YMCA will present the
third Senior Safety Road Show public information event of 2006 for
area seniors on Wednesday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the
Davis-Scott YMCA Center, 1213 Iowa St.
Seniors who attend will have the opportunity to hear invited speakers
present information on senior safety issues such as ID theft, elder
fraud/abuse, and home security. Additionally, clinical professionals
from San Antonio Metro Health will offer influenza and pneumonia
immunizations to senior attendees. Seniors who wish to receive
immunizations at the event should bring their insurance cards to
receive this service without charge. For seniors not enrolled in one
of the designated insurance programs, the cost of the flu shot will be
$25, and the cost of the pneumonia shot will be $35.
Agency exhibitor booths will also be presented to offer information
and/or activities to attendees. Refreshments, finger foods and safety
handouts will be provided. Door prizes will be given away. Admission
is free.
For more details on the event, please contact Felicia Trevino at
335-6539. For more information about eligible insurance programs for
receiving immunizations, please contact San Antonio Metropolitan
Health District representatives at 207-8790.
|
