TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Flu season is underway and MedStar is offering its mobile flu clinic to North Texans who want to avoid getting sick.
Last year, the Tarrant County ambulance service responded to 1,036 people who were suffering from flu-related illnesses.
It’s a situation MedStar hopes to avoid this year by getting as many flu shots to the community as possible.
MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky said the agency will bring trained personnel and equipment to any organization or business but there are some stipulations.
“If you have a group of ten or more, we will bring resources to you. Just call us and notify us. We’ll set it up and do it at a site that’s convenient for you,” he said.
Infants, the elderly and those with underlying illnesses are considered high-risk groups when it comes to flu complications. However, those outside the group may still get sick and it could turn severe.
That’s why MedStar is urging all North Texans to get their flu shot.
“If you think you are invincible …I can share with you, every day MedStar responds to about 400 people who thought they were invincible. Humans are not as invincible as you think and this is truly a case of where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get a flu vaccine” he said.
Click here to register for the program.
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