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Aetna urges vaccination for members in high risk groups
By Aetna
Sep 29, 2005, 21:14

Aetna (NYSE: ΑET) today announced a convenient option for members to receive influenza vaccinations (flu shots) this season. Aetna has contracted with Maxim Health Systems to administer flu shots to Aetna members. Maxim Health Systems administers the flu shot to people over 9 years old at over 24,000 retail facilities and corporations across the nation using their own staff.

This broadened access is available to members in addition to the option of receiving the vaccination from their physician. As with visits to any healthcare provider, members should take their Aetna ID card with them when visiting a Maxim flu clinic.

"We want to make it as easy as possible for our members, especially those in the high risk groups for influenza, to get a flu shot this year," said Charles M. Cutler, M.D., Aetna�s national medical director for Quality Management. "Getting vaccinated is the most important step a member can take to improve their chances of avoiding the flu. If a member can�t get to their doctor�s office for the shot, then we hope they will receive a flu shot at one of the conveniently located Maxim flu clinics."

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