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Home›Uncategorized›It’s not too late to get a flu shot

It’s not too late to get a flu shot

By StarJournal
January 11, 2013
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In response to the current influenza outbreak, the Oneida County Health Department will be offering flu shots on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jan. 14 through 18. The new office is located at 100 W. Keenan St., near Trig’s parking lot, above the Oneida County Senior Center.

Symptoms of influenza illness include fever, headache, non-productive cough, sore throat and runny nose. Other complications could include pneumonia, ear infections or sinus infections. People who have underlying medical conditions are at greater risk of these complications.

Flu season can last as late as May, so it is not too late to get a flu shot. Each year, the flu vaccine changes based on surveillance and scientists’ estimations about which type and strain will circulate. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies provide protection against influenza.

Oneida County director Linda Conlon said, “We recommend anyone 6 months of age and older to get their flu shot.” Certain people are at higher risk of complications from the flu. Those people include children ages 6 months to 18 years, pregnant women, people 50 years and older, anyone with chronic medical conditions and people who live in nursing homes.

Conlon added that “The best way to protect yourself from getting the flu is to practice good hygiene, get your flu shot each year, stay home when you are sick and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

The flu shot is $25. The Oneida County Health Department bills Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Replacements (card must be presented at time of service). Cash and checks are also accepted. For more information, contact the Oneida County Health Department at (715) 369-6111.

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