Island doctors to offer flu shots

Orcas Family Health Center, Orcas Island Family Medicine, and Orcas Medical Center are all offering flu shots this fall.

This year’s vaccine has three antigens, including the H1N1 swine flu. The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone older than six months of age receive a flu shot. Children less than eight who have never received a flu shot will receive two doses spaced 28 days apart.

Orcas Family Health Center has flu shot clinics scheduled for Oct. 6, 8, 20, 22 and Nov. 3 and 5. They are located at 1286 Mt. Baker Rd., Suite B102. Call 376-7778.

Orcas Island Family Medicine is located at 33 Urner. Call 376-4949 for an appointment.

Orcas Medical Center is offering adult flu shot clinics on Oct. 1, 8, and 22 from 8:30 to 4 p.m. and children’s clinics by nurse appointment. Call to schedule an appointment for any of the above days: 376-2561. The medical center is located at the corner of Mt. Baker Road and Deye Lane.