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 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that
influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 60.8 million
illnesses, between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations and between
12,000 and 56,000 deaths annually since 2010. With the threat of flu
and the season now gearing up, it is time to get the needed
protection you and your family will need.
With rare exception, it is recommended all persons aged 6 months and
older receive the annual flu vaccination. Flu vaccination is
particularly important for people who are at high risk for serious
complications from influenza. This group includes people age 65
years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical
conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant
women, and young children.
The Logan County Department of Public Health (LCDPH) now has the flu
vaccine available in both regular and high dose. The high dose is
more commonly given to people ages 65 and older and is covered 100%
by Medicare.
It is recommended to talk with your doctor about which type is best
for you. In addition, LCDPH carries the quadrivalent vaccine this
year which covers 4 strands of the flu. For convenience, LCDPH
accepts all major insurances, otherwise, cash pay will be required
and no appointment is necessary.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People 2020 goal is for
70% of citizens to be vaccinated. To help meet this challenge and to encourage
everyone to be immunized, anyone who receives a flu shot at LCDPH will be
entered into a drawing to receive a $50 gift card for IGA, Aldi or Dollar
General. The three drawings will be held on December 20th.
LCDPH welcomes all to reinvest in their community and to take advantage of their
services to help make Logan County healthier. The health department is located
at 109 Third Street, Lincoln, IL. The walk-in clinic hours of operation are
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For more information regarding
what Logan County Department of Public Health offers, contact them at
217-735-2317 or log onto their website at WWW.LCDPH.ORG.
[Don Cavi, MS, LEHP
Public Health Administrator
Logan County Department of Public Health]
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