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People at high risk for
complications from the flu, including |
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Children aged 6 months up to their
19th 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 (including Diabetes) |
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People who live in nursing homes and
other long term care facilities |
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People who live with or care for
those at high risk for complications from flu, including |
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Household contacts of persons at high
risk for complications from the flu (see above) |
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Household contacts and out of home
caregivers of children less than 6 months of age. (these
children are to young to be vaccinated) |
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hearth care workers |
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Anyone who wants to decrease their
risk of influenza |
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There are two types of Flu Vaccine |
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The "Flu Shot" |
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This may be used for persons 6 months
of age and older, including healthy people and persons with
chronic medical conditions. |
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"Nasal-Spray" Flu Vaccine |
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This is approved for healthy people
aged 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant |
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To be protected, you must be immunized
every year. Flu viruses vary from year to year, and the flu
vaccine addresses these changes. |
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Price of Seasonal Flu Vaccine for 2009 |
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$25.00 if not covered by Medicare or
Medicaid for 19 years and older |
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If you are covered by Medicare or
Medicaid, please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card with
you. |
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Flu Mist $10.00 for ages 6 months- 18 years (self pay) |
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Pediatric Flu Vaccine $10.00 for ages 6 months-18 years |
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2009 Flu Clinic
Dates and Times |
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Drive Thru Seasonal Flu
Shot Clinic
Receive your annual flu shot without leaving your car
Age 19 years and older only |
- When: Monday, September 21,
2009
- Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
- Where: Van Wert County
Fairgrounds
- Enter: Gate 5 (entrance next
to Farmer's Market) off of Fox Road.
- Price: $25.00 if not covered
by Medicare or Medicaid.
- Please bring your Medicare or
Medicaid card with you
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Childhood Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic
Dates
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Ages 6 months-18 years of age |
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009 1:00 PM -6:00 PM (no appointment
needed) |
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Cancelled- Friday, October 9, 2009 8:15 AM-11:00 AM and 1:00 PM-3:30 PM |
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Cancelled- Friday, October 16, 2009 1:00 PM- 3:30 PM (no appointment
needed) |
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Wednesday, October
28, 2009 3:00-6:00 PM (no appointment needed) |
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Cancelled- Tuesday, November
17, 2009 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM- Pediatric Flu Clinic |
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Monday, December 7, 2009 4:00 PM-6:00 PM- First Dose
Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinic.
Please call for appointment. |
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For more information, check the following websites: |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Ohio Department of Health |
