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Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2011).
Every flu season brings new challenges to NHCAC. This year we will be conducting an inoculation Program for the municipalities we cover under public health. September 19, 2011 is the kick off date for the seasonal influenza vaccination for health center patients and any community members who wish to seek vaccination for the SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE ONLY. We plan to run these clinics through April 30, 2012 unless other wise indicated.
You can access the VIS’s straight from the CDC at www.cdc.gov. The cost for self pay patients remains the same as last year, Twenty Dollars ($20.00)/Flu vaccine, Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for the Preservative-free flu vaccine and Thirty Five Dollars ($35.00) for the High Dose flu vaccine (for adults 65 years of age and older). Pneumonia vaccine is also available.
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The schedule has been posted on the NJHDSS website and will be posted as well on the NHCAC web to enhance community access, education and advertisement. Human Resources will be working with us to ensure those employees who have not received the vaccination get the opportunity to accept the vaccination.
Thank you, NHCAC-Public Health Department
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