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Get a flu vaccine, not the flu for Christmas

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Wednesday, 07 December 2011 11:34

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Dec. 7, 2011) – With winter respiratory viruses circulating and family and friends gathering for the holidays, now is a great time to consider getting a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones. 

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health offers flu vaccine for children, teens and adults at its Immunization Clinic.  Both the injection and nasal spray variety is available. Parents do need to make an appointment to have themselves or a child vaccinated. 

“This is National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-10, 2011) which serves as an important reminder that it is not too late to get your flu vaccine,” says Allen County Health Commissioner Deborah McMahan, MD.  “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against flu.

“There is plenty of vaccine this year and there are more choices than ever, both in terms of where to get vaccinated and what vaccine to get.” 

Read more... [Get a flu vaccine, not the flu for Christmas]
 

Super Shot Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) December 4 – 10, 2011

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Tuesday, 06 December 2011 16:06

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – December 4, 2011 – Super Shot is observing NIVW by reminding families that the Centers for Disease Control  recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older.  Flu season usually peaks in January and February but can last as late as May.   

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body’s immune response to fully kick in. So,  Super Shot  asks parents to immunize their children now before the holiday season. The organization also encourages children and their families to fight the flu by using these simple steps:  

  • Wash your hands often. 
  • Cover your cough.
  • If you’re sick, stay home.
  • Get a flu shot!

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 December 2011 16:09
Read more... [Super Shot Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) December 4 – 10, 2011]
 

The 2011-2012 Flu Season

CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine protects against the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season. In addition, you can take everyday preventative steps like staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading influenza to others.

Get vaccinated

Everyone 6 months of age and older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine as soon as it is available. This year's vaccine will protect against three types of flu: the H1N1virus, an H3N2 virus, and an influenza B virus.

More information on getting vaccinated

Practice good hygiene

Take common-sense steps to limit the spread of germs like washing your hands and covering your cough.

More information on prevention

If you get sick with the flu…

Stay home, follow your doctor’s orders, and watch for signs that you need immediate medical attention. Remain at home for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free (no fever) for 24 hours, whichever is longer.

If you don’t have a doctor, call 2-1-1 for a list of community health resources.

More information on how to treat the flu

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