City of RacineHealth Department

WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER: This awareness campaign promotes the normalcy and health benefits of breastfeeding while highlighting local businesses that support breastfeeding. 1-2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. Free.

Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association

FLU SHOTS: The fee is $32 and payable by cash, check or charge. Medicare Part B, WEA and Select Humana Plans accepted. For more information, call (262) 656-8400.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association, third floor, 600 52nd St., Kenosha.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Sentry 5740 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant.

SHINGLES vaccinations: People who have had chickenpox are at risk for shingles. A single dose of shingles vaccine is recommended for adults age 60 and older and for those who have not had shingles. It is a one-time vaccination. Fee: $235. The Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association offices are at 600 52nd St., Suite 300, Kenosha. Call (262) 656-8400 to schedule an appointment.

City of RacineHealth Department

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS AND TB TESTS: The City of Racine offers walk-in immunization clinics in the City Hall Room 4, 730 Washington Ave., from 1:30-4 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Due to changes in Section 317 of the Public Health Services Act, as of Oct. 1, 2012, children whose insurance covers immunizations and all adults older than age 19 will not be able to receive vaccines at local health departments. Those ages 18 and younger and eligible for the Vaccines for Children program, meeting at least one of the following requirements, will be served: Uninsured or underinsured, Medicaid-eligible, or Native American or Alaska native. For more information, call (262) 636-9201.

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Health & Fitness File, Oct. 31