Influenza/Flu Information
PRESS RELEASE
Novel H1N1 Vaccine
Appointments
The
Adults aged 19-64 years with chronic health problems
Pregnant women
Children aged 6 months to 18 years
Caregivers and household members of infants less than 6 months of age
Child care providers
Emergency responders
Upcoming clinics are scheduled for November 10, 17 and
18. Additional clinics will be scheduled if needed.
To make an
appointment, call the Pettis County Health Center at 660-827-1130
We will not be able to schedule appointments for individuals leaving a message after hours.
The vaccine is available without charge, however we ask that those individuals covered by Medicaid or Medicare bring their card with them.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mandated that all states post information and a schedule of public flu clinics for the general public on their websites. The Missouri map that has local information by county and county-level immunization calendars are posted on the DHSS website http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ and http://www.fighttheflumo.com/contact.html.
Everyday actions people can take to stay healthy:
1. If you get sick, the CDC recommends you stay home from work or school and omit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
2. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissue in trash can after you use it.
3. Wash you hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
- Sudden onset of fever (over 101)
- Sore throat
- Dry cough
- Body aches
- Extreme fatigue/tiredness
- Nausea/Vomiting