2010 SEASONAL INFLUENZA FLU CLINICS
FOR SHARON RESIDENTS
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It's not too late to get your flu shot!
The Sharon Health Department still has flu vaccine available and will continue to provide free flu shots and Flumist as long as supplies last...at our office at Town Hall during our regular office hours for blood pressure screening, which are:
Tuesdays 3-5 PM
Wed., Thurs., and Fri: 9 AM - 10:30 AM.
(Town Hall will be closed on Friday Dec. 24 and 31)
For all residents: please bring all your health insurance cards when you come for immunization. Thank you.
Residents ages 7 and up may receive the injectable flu vaccine;
Residents ages 5-49 are eligible for the live, intranasal FluMIST..as long as they do not have any of the following long-term health conditions...asthma; heart disease, lung disease, kidney or lung disease; diabetes and other metabolic disease; anemia and other blood disorders; muscle or nerve disorders; weakened immune system. Also, pregnant women may not receive this vaccine.
The seasonal flu vaccine this year includes the H1N1 influenza strain.
****Please remember to wear short sleeves. No charge for flu vaccine...donations welcomed.***
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PNEUMONIA VACCINE AVAILABLE
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 X1206.
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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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