GLENDALE, AZ -- Arizona may face one of its toughest flu seasons this year but with all the information swirling about the swine flu, it's hard to know what's real and what's myth.
By arming yourself with knowledge, you have a better chance of staying healthy this winter!
Now there's a way to get the facts straight from the pros!
Banner Thunderbird’s Medical Center is hosting this free community presentation about H1N1 and the seasonal flu where medical experts will also answer questions from the public.
The community presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on October 28 in the Banner Thunderbird Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3 on the lower level of the hospital.
Light refreshments will be served.
Attendees will learn about the regular seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu – their similarities and their differences.
Director of Infection Prevention, Dr. Mandeep Rai will also help attendees understand the way influenza is transmitted and what you can do to protect yourself.
Information will also be presented about the latest flu vaccines for seasonal and H1N1 flu including details about the nasal mist vaccine and injectable vaccination.
You can also hear about visitor restriction policies that Banner Facilities are following to best protect patients and visitors from getting sick.
Banner Thunderbird is located at 5555 W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale.
To attend you must pre-register. To do so, call 602-230-CARE (2273).
