Calaveras County Public Health Department press release re: flu vaccine clinics

SEASONAL FLU VACCINE EVERYONE 6 MONTHS & OLDER

The coming of Fall is also the start of the flu season.  Now is the time to get flu

vaccine.  The Calaveras County Public Health Department recommends getting a flu vaccination every year to assure protection throughout the flu season.  Flu season can start as early as October and continue through March.  “Each year I remind people that flu can be serious,” stated Dr. Dean Kelaita, Health Officer.  “Every year people die from seasonal flu,” added Kelaita.  Everyone over 6 months should get flu vaccine.

Some children, youth and adults are at risk of serious illness and possibly death if they are not protected from the flu.  They need to get flu vaccine now. 

·         Adults 50 years of age and over

·         Pregnant women

·         Children and youth 5-18 years on long term aspirin therapy

·         Everyone with chronic health conditions (including diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease)

If you care for an infant less than 6 months or persons with chronic health conditions, you can protect them by getting flu vaccine.  

Even if you had a flu vaccination last year, you need another one this year to be

protected and to protect others who are at risk.  The Public Health Department will offer a series of 5 community flu clinics. 

Public Health Department Seasonal Flu Clinics

Day	Date	City/Town	Location	Time
Tuesday	October 11th	San Andreas	San Andreas Library 1299 Gold Hunter Road	2 pm-4:30 pm
Monday	October 17th	Valley Springs	Good Samaritan Community Covenant 4684 Baldwin Street	10 am-12:30 pm
Wednesday	October 19th	Arnold	Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Road	10 am-12 pm
Tuesday	October 25th	West Point	Community Hall	10 am-11:30 am
Tuesday	November 1st	Angels Camp	St. Patrick’s Church 820 South Main Street	10 am-12:30 pm

The pneumonia vaccine will also be available at the clinics while the supply lasts.  The flu vaccine and pneumonia vaccine are $16 each.  Medicare Part B is accepted for both vaccines.  No one will be denied service due to inability to pay.  For more information about the vaccine or the clinics, contact the Public Health Department at 754.6460

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or visit the Public Health website at www.calaveraspublichealth.com.