Recent
news reports of an expected severe flu season have created an interest in
receiving flu vaccine. The Calaveras County Public Health Department encourages
residents who have not been vaccinated to do so soon. “Flu cases in the U.S.
have occurred earlier than normal and the severity of the flu this year is
greater,” reported Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer. State and county
health officials anticipate increased flu activity in California in the coming
weeks and urge vaccination now. “Getting
vaccinated now allows time for immunity to develop from the vaccine before
cases increase,” Dr. Kelaita explained.
People at high risk for complications from the flu,
include:
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Children aged 6 months until their 5th birthday
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Pregnant women
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People 50 years of age and older
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People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
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People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities
All persons over 6 months of age are
recommended to get flu vaccine to protect young infants and high risk family
members.
Flu vaccine is available at the Calaveras
County Public Health Department.
Location Day
Time
San
Andreas Every
Monday 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
700
Mountain Ranch Road Every
Thursday 8:00 am - noon
Valley
Springs 3rd
Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
United
Methodist Church every month
135
Laurel
Vaccine is available for all persons 6 months
of age and older
Medi-Cal and Medicare are accepted
$16.00 fee – no one is turned away for
inability to pay
Please call 754-6460 or visit www.calaveraspublichealth.com for more
information.
