Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as vaccine is available this fall. While flu is unpredictable, it’s likely that 2009 H1N1 viruses and regular seasonal viruses will cause illness in the U.S. this flu season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. From CDC website.
Flu Vaccine Clinic
IMPORTANT: Bring your insurance card
THE CDC recommends routine influenza vaccination for all persons aged 6 months and older. The vaccines this year contain the seasonal as well as H1N1 antigens.
For the following clinic dates the vaccine available at this time is:
FluMist (nasal spray flu vaccine) for healthy children ages 2 and up. (Children without chronic illness such as asthma)
Children 6 months through 8 years of age who are receiving the flu vaccine for the first time or only had one dose last year need 2 doses, 30 days apart.
Please check our website or our flu hotline 726-0511 Ext. 500 before coming for any last minute updates on vaccine availability!
Flu Vaccine Clinic Dates 2010
Saturday September 18 9-12p
Saturday October 2 9-12p
More dates will be scheduled as we receive more vaccine. We are not expecting a shortage of vaccines this year. WE anticipate ample supply throughout the season.
Visit our website www.carteretclinic.com for updates!
8/27/2010
