Flu Vaccinations Begin On October 1

Maxim Health Systems announced
today that it will launch its annual influenza vaccination program.
Starting on October 1, 2008, Maxim will begin providing flu shots
nationwide through more than 25,000 public clinics. The company's Web site,
FindAFluShot, helps users find a convenient location for
vaccination clinics by simply typing in a local zip code to obtain times
and locations of nearby clinics. Starting this flu season,
FindAFluShot will also be accessible on mobile phones courtesy of
Blue Sky Multimedia.



"Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated," says Jeanne Santoli, Deputy
Director of Immunization Services at the CDC. "Especially those considered
to be at higher risk. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones
is by getting your annual flu vaccine."



Many Americans are not aware of the true dangers of the flu. On
average, every year influenza:



-- Kills almost as many Americans as breast cancer(i)



-- Kills two to three times more Americans than HIV/AIDS(ii)



"It is not too early to think about flu prevention," said Steve
Pellito, National Director of Wellness Services for Maxim Health Systems.
"To remind friends and family to get their flu shots, Maxim has created a
free and simple e-mail reminder tool. By typing in a name and e-mail
address using the FindAFlushot site, Maxim will send an e-mail
alert reminding you to visit the locator to find a local flu shot clinic,"
said Pellito.



The FindaFluShot Web site also provides the latest news on
influenza and links to other resources to learn more about the flu and its
prevention.




Each year as many as 60 million Americans fall victim to influenza and
flu-related complications, such as pneumonia, resulting in 200,000
hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths per year.(iii) The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that vaccinations are the
single most effective way to prevent flu and strongly encourages high-risk
individuals to get vaccinated. This includes:


-- Anyone who wants to reduce the risk of contracting the flu


-- People at high risk of having serious complications from influenza,
including:


- All children from six months through 18 years of age


- Pregnant women


- People 50 years of age and older


- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions


- People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities


-- People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications
from flu



Maxim provides flu shots to children aged 9 years and older, unless
restricted by a state regulation or law. By calling the clinic site ahead
of time (information also provided on the Maxim Web site), parents can
verify that their children are eligible to receive the vaccine. For
children under nine years of age, parents should contact their
pediatrician. Maxim accepts Medicare Part B with no co-pay required, when
Medicare Part B is the primary insurance.



About Maxim Health Systems



Maxim Health Systems is a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
Established in 1996, Maxim Health Systems offers a full line of
comprehensive wellness services to corporate and retail clients, in
addition to schools, senior living facilities, and Physician offices. We
provide a variety of services, including immunizations, health screenings,
and health fairs. In 2007, our flu immunization program alone was
responsible for vaccinating more than 2.9 million people at more than
47,000 clinics. Together with Maxim Healthcare Services, we have branch
locations in most metropolitan areas across the nation.


(i) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Breast Cancer
Statistics," cdc/cancer/breast/statistics/


(ii) HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report: HIV Infection and AIDS in the United
States and Dependent Areas, 2005,"
cdc/hiv/topics/surveillance/


(iii) Treanor JJ. Influenza virus. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R,
eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of
Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill
Livingstone; 2005:2060-2085.


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