Category: Flu Shots
Due to the lack of vaccine availability, retail clinics hosted by Maxim Health Systems have been cancelled
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7227 Lee Deforest Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Steve Pellito
National Director of Wellness
Maxim Health Systems
410.910.1164
steve.pellito@maximwellness.com
DUE TO THE LACK OF VACCINE AVAILABILITY
RETAIL CLINICS HOSTED BY MAXIM HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
OCTOBER 23, 2009– Maxim Health Systems has cancelled all flu shot clinics at retail locations after October 22, due to lack of vaccine availability. Across the country, there has been a drastic increase in both demand and media attention regarding influenza and vaccine availability. While the nation is experiencing an increase in demand for flu vaccine, manufacturers are unable to produce more seasonal flu vaccine because all resources have been shifted to H1N1 production. These variables have caused unprecedented challenges for this year’s flu season. Therefore, all Maxim retail clinic locations have been cancelled.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers and clients.” said Steve Pellito, National Director of Wellness for Maxim Health Systems. “This season has proven to be one of the most unique and unpredictable seasons of all time.”
Maxim’s Web site, www.findaflushot.com, has been updated to reflect these cancellations. Maxim urges consumers to direct seasonal flu, H1N1 (Swine Flu), and vaccine questions to their primary care physician, and to contact local and state health authorities for information on vaccines for high-risk individuals.
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 2008, our flu immunization program alone was responsible for vaccinating more than 2.5 million people at more than 44,000 clinics. Together with Maxim Healthcare Services, we have branch locations in most metropolitan areas across the nation. For more information contact us at www.findaflushot.com.