WBRZ - Baton Rouge

WBRZ and the Baton Rouge General will provide “Flu Shots For Seniors” over a two-week period at the two locations of Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Flu shots will be available from 7 am until noon at the Mid City campus on September 26 and at the Bluebonnet campus on October 3.  

On October 3 only, Southeastern Cardiology Consultants will provide free blood pressure checks. Additionally, information on nutrition for seniors will be available, along with a cooking demonstration from Fresh Market.

There will be no cost to seniors with traditional Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage plans such as Humana 65, Peoples Health and Sterling.  For questions about coverage, please call 763-4280.

Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious viral infection. It can make you sick for a week or longer with coughing, fever, aching, and more, and it can lead to complications such as pneumonia. Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. are hospitalized with flu and flu complications, resulting in thousands of deaths. Flu is contagious as early as 24 hours before signs and symptoms are present.  Seniors, age 65 and older, are at high risk for flu and flu complications.  

This program provides protection for our seniors against a potentially deadly disease. For additional information on “Flu Shots for Seniors”, visit www.wbrz.com, www.2theadvocate.com or www.brgeneral.org.