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Seasonal Influenza
General Information
Clinic Dates
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Walk-In
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic Dates
We no longer have adult vaccine available, sorry for any
inconvenience.
Held at the Van Wert County Health Department
Ages 6 months to 18 years
No Appointment Necessary
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Wednesday |
January 16, 2013 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Wednesday |
January 23, 2013 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Wednesday |
January 30, 2013 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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If you need vaccinated in your vehicle, please call the
Van Wert County
Health Department at 419-238-0808. |
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The flu virus causes a respiratory
illness, which is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever,
muscle soreness, sore throat and nonproductive cough. It can
cause severe malaise lasting several days.
Based on that information and the recommendations of the FDA’s
Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee,
the strains selected for inclusion in the 2012-2013 flu
vaccines are:
- A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus
- A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus
- B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus.
While everyone is now
recommended to receive influenza vaccine, high-risk patients:
pregnant women, those with asthma, diabetes, or other chronic
conditions, remain at risk for serious complications from
influenza. CDC, and state and local public health agencies, will
continue to reinforce efforts to emphasize the crucial
importance of vaccine for these groups while simultaneously
promoting annual influenza vaccination for everyone in the
community.
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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 2012/2013 |
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Adults ages 19 years and older:
$25.00 |
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Children ages 6 months - 18 years:
$12.00 |
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Medicare and Medicaid and some
insurances accepted - MUST
BRING CARD |
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Adults: High Risk, No Insurance, No Ability to Pay- PLEASE
inquire with us |
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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 |
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