New quantities of H1N1 vaccine available for walk-in patients; no appointments necessary

Dec 22 2009

U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a leading operator of occupational health and urgent care centers in the nation, today announced that most of its 128 medical centers have new quantities of H1N1 vaccine available for walk-in patients – no appointments necessary.

“While public clinics with long lines have received significant attention, U.S. HealthWorks is among those providers that have the vaccine available on a walk-in basis”

“While public clinics with long lines have received significant attention, U.S. HealthWorks is among those providers that have the vaccine available on a walk-in basis,” said Dr. Leonard Okun, National Medical Director for U.S. HealthWorks. “Interested individuals should contact their nearest U.S. HealthWorks center to ensure that the vaccine is still available prior to arriving at the center.”

In many areas, local county health departments have dropped the restrictions on who can get the vaccine, but others are still restricting the shot to the most at-risk populations. To find U.S. HealthWorks locations with H1N1 vaccine available – and who can get it – visit the U.S. HealthWorks web site here.

Tips on preparedness and prevention for individuals and employers are also available. The administration fee for the H1N1 vaccine is based on Medicare rates, which vary by ZIP code.

In addition to H1N1 flu shots, U.S. HealthWorks also provides occupational healthcare and urgent care services such as sports physicals, testing for ailments like allergies and asthma, and health screenings.