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TENTATIVE DATES FOR SHARON HEALTH DEPARTMENT 2010 FLU CLINICS:
PLEASE CHECK THESE DATES FREQUENTLY IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER --- more details to follow....
T UESDAY AM October 26 9 AM - 11:30 AM: High-Risk residents only..... Temple Sinai - Sharon
THURSDAY PM October 28 5:30 PM - 8 PM: Town Resident flu clinic....Sharon Community Center Ballroom
To have future information on flu clinics emailed to you, please go to the town home page at www.townofsharon.net
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PNEUMONIA VACCINE AVAILABLE
One of the factors contributing to deaths related to the recent H1N1 influenza outbreaks has been bacterial pneumonia. Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable illness and death in the U.S.
This underscores the importance of pneumococcal vaccination for persons at increased risk for pneumococcal (bacterial) pneumonia. Those at increased risk for this disease are persons age 65 and older, people under age 65 with long-term health problems, such as heart or lung disease, diabetes, diseases resulting in weakened immune systems, etc.
If you are over age 65 and you have received only one dose of pneumonia vaccine....at least five years ago....a second dose is recommended.
The Sharon Health Department offers pneumonia vaccine by appointment only at Town Hall to residents age 18 and up during the following hours: Tuesdays 3-5 PM; Fridays 9-10:30 AM. There is no charge for the vaccination. For those over age 65, please bring your health insurance cards. Please call for an appointment: 781-784-1500 X206.
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NO CHARGE FOR PNEUMONIA OR FLU SHOTS.
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME.
Individuals should always follow these simple steps to help prevent the spread of disease:
Wash your hands with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand gel frequently.
Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
Do not take young children, those with immune system problems or the chronically ill into large crowds unnecessarily when the flu is in your community.
Stay home from work and avoid public activities for at least 24 hours after your fever has resolved.
Do not share items that can spread germs and viruses, like drinking cups, straws, or other items you put in your mouth.
Clean things that are touched often in the household, classroom and child care setting such as: doors, refrigerator handles, phones and water faucets.
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