Save lives, protect your own at Crowne Plaza event Nov. 22

Posted 11/18/16

In partnership with the Ocean State Immunization Collaborative, the Rhode Island Blood Center is giving Rhode Islanders to chance to do both by offering flu shots at a blood drive on November 22 at …

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Save lives, protect your own at Crowne Plaza event Nov. 22

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In partnership with the Ocean State Immunization Collaborative, the Rhode Island Blood Center is giving Rhode Islanders to chance to do both by offering flu shots at a blood drive on November 22 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. Donors are eligible to win a pair of Patriots tickets.

Kara LeBlanc, marketing communications manager at the blood center, said, “We’re happy to team up with the Ocean State Immunization Collaborative on initiatives like this one that provide more opportunities for the community to get their flu shots and stay healthy.”

Preventing illnesses like the flu also helps the blood supply, as donors are temporarily deferred more often during flu season due to illness.

Blood donors can receive the flu vaccine after their blood donation; those wishing to get a flu shot should bring their insurance card. Individuals who are not eligible to donate blood are still welcome to get their flu shot. The events will be held locally on Tuesday, November 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 94 HJY Community Blood Drive, Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick.

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