Effingham News
Effingham County Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinic Friday, Oct. 14
October 12, 2011 - The Effingham County Health Department will hold a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 14, at the Effingham County Annex on Hwy. 119 South in Springfield. Flu vaccine will be available for $25. Medicare, Medicaid, and cash will be accepted. To download and complete the flu vaccine consent form prior to the clinic, click here.
Neither the flu shot nor the nasal spray can cause the flu. The shot is approved for use in people 6 months of age and older, including healthy people, people with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women. The nasal spray is approved for use in healthy people 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against three strains of influenza virus: influenza A H3N2, influenza B virus, and 2009 H1N1.
The flu virus is easily spread through coughs and sneezes and by touching something with the virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. That's why good health habits are also important including staying home when you're sick; avoiding close contact with people who are sick; coughing or sneezing into your elbow and not your hand; washing your hands often with soap and water; and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.