Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Flu Vaccination Info

2011 - 2012

Children and Adolescents

Persons under the age of 19 can visit any of the Public Health Immunization Clinics to receive a flu vaccination. View the current schedule for locations and time of day.

Child/Adolescent Flu Vaccination Schedule

Adults

Persons 19 and older can receive a flu vaccination by visiting designated locations. View the schedule for locations and time of day.

Adult Flu Vaccination Schedule

 

Common Questions

Who should receive a flu vaccine?
ALL persons 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated. Persons especially at risk include the elderly, those with chronic illness, infants, and pregnant women. Health care workers, caregivers of high-risk individuals, and persons with contact with infants younger than 6 months are also strongly encouraged to be vaccinated.
From which strains of flu virus does this year’s vaccine provide protection?
The 2011-2012 influenza vaccine protects against three strains. They are A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus, A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus, B/Brisbane 60/2008-like antigens.
Do some people need two doses of vaccine?
Yes. Children under 9 years of age receiving the vaccine for the first time need two doses of vaccine one month apart. Check this chart to determine if your child needs two doses.
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Downloadable Files

Vaccination Consent Form
Vaccine Information Statement
Inactive flu Vaccine 2011-12
Vaccine Information Statement
Live flu Vaccine 2011-12

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