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News Release
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Our First Drive-Through Flu Clinic Today (Photo) - 11/17/18

When: 

Media invited from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17

Where:

Kaiser Permanente Interstate Medical Office Central Campus – North Parking Lot

3600 N. Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227

What: 

Kaiser Permanente Northwest will host its first-ever drive-through flu clinic, where eligible members can get vaccinated from the comfort of their car.

Why:

  • The clinic makes it faster and easier to get vaccinated because you don’t need to get out of your car, which is especially helpful for people with limited mobility. Plus, it’s on a Saturday, which helps those who are unable to visit a nurse treatment center Monday-Friday.
  • Getting a yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu, and it's especially important to remind people how to avoid getting sick with Thanksgiving and holiday travel coming up.

Interviews:

  • Dr. Rahul Rastogi, Innovation and Transformation Officer for Northwest Permanente
  • Ruthie Berrell RN, BSN, MSN, Assistant Department Administrator, Primary Care

Visuals: 

Opportunities for photos and video of patients receiving their flu shots while in their vehicles. 

Background:

  • Getting a yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Even healthy people can develop serious complications or even die from the flu, so it’s important to protect for people to protect themselves and loved ones.
  • There are many dangerous misconceptions and myths about flu vaccines that prevent individuals from getting their flu shot. But recent studies by the CDC show that vaccination can reduce the risk of flu illness between 40% and 60% when the vaccines are well-matched against the viruses.
  • Learn more about our drive-through flu clinic pilot at kp.org/flu.

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