National Influenza Vaccination Week begins Sunday

[December 04, 2010]  The Logan County Department of Public Health will partner with local, state and national public health organizations to observe National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 5-11. This weeklong observance was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as to foster greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season, into January and beyond.

Flu seasons are unpredictable and can begin early in the fall and last late into the spring. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and flu-related complications that could lead to hospitalization or death.

"National Influenza Vaccination Week provides an opportunity for our community to tell people how important it is for people to get an annual flu shot," said Shana Bean, emergency response coordinator. "Getting vaccinated is the single best way for people to protect not only themselves against flu, but their loved ones as well."

Getting a flu vaccine is easy. It is available through the Logan County Department of Public Health, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., or on the HOPE Mobile during its regularly scheduled stops.

When you are out and about in the community and see signs offering flu shots, remember: The flu ends with "U."

For further information, contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317 or [e-mail]. You can also visit the health department website at www.lcdph.org.

[Text from file received from the Logan County Department of Public Health]