2015 Flu Vaccination Program

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We are very excited to kick off the 2015 LiveWell Vermont Flu Clinic Program! 

LiveWell Vermont has partnered with ClearChoiceMD and is offering quadrivalent vaccine at all 2015 clinics!

Please share with all coworkers and encourage them to register for their appointment.

 Register online*: 
http://livewellvermontflu.com/

 Register by phone*:
(802) 922-9236 
Mon-Sun
8 am—8 pm

* Active Employees: Have your employee ID # available  
Retirees: Have your Medicare # available



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