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"By offering on-site influenza vaccination clinics at Simon Malls, we are providing an easily accessible way for our shoppers to help protect themselves during the peak influenza season," said Candis Montgomery, Regional Director of Business Development, Northgate Mall. "We are pleased to team with Novartis Vaccines and RediClinic to present this added convenience to our patrons during the busy holiday season."

About the Northgate Mall Influenza Vaccination Clinic

The Northgate Mall influenza vaccination clinic, sponsored by Novartis Vaccines, in partnership with Public Health - Seattle & King County and RediClinic, is designed to help support the CDC's efforts to extend the vaccination season, and to increase vaccination rates to reduce illness and deaths from influenza and its complications.

Influenza vaccine is a regulated product; its availability may be restricted or curtailed. The local influenza vaccination clinic will comply with all national, state, and local health regulations.

To find additional influenza vaccination clinics if you are unable to attend the clinic at Northgate Mall, visit http://www.metrokc.gov/health/immunization/fluseason.htm or call Public Health's Information Line at 206-296-4949. For more information about how to help prevent influenza, consumers may visit http://www.FluSource.com.

About Influenza

Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia and dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

Many people confuse influenza with the common cold, but, in fact, influenza can be a much more serious illness. An average of about 36,000 US residents die ea
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