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Still Haven't Had A Flu Shot? Raid Your Cupboard

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Published: December 5, 2008

Get a flu shot for the price of two nonperishable food items — more if you're feeling generous — Dec. 15 through 20 at Bayfront Convenient Care Clinics in Pinellas County.

The offer is open to ages 2 and older, and the food goes to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

It's not too late to benefit from the vaccination, since flu season doesn't peak till February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone who wants to avoid the uncomfortable — and sometimes life-threatening — illness get a shot, especially children through 19 years old and adults 50 and older.

The shots generally cost about $25, if not covered by insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. They cover the three strains research indicates are most likely to affect people this season.

The following clinics will offer the shots while supplies last:

Tyrone Office, (727) 344-3627; 3251 66th St. N., St. Petersburg

Northeast Office, (727) 526-3627; 7000 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg

Seminole Office, (727) 397-5666, 7601 Seminole Blvd., Seminole

Largo Office, (727) 531-2273; 13163 66th St. N., Largo

Gulf Beach Office, (727) 367-5666; 6455 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach

Pasadena Office, (727) 381-3627; 1550 S. Pasadena Ave., St. Petersburg

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