Flu facts

From the Logan County Department of Public Health

[December 22, 2010]  As we reflect on this holiday season, we’re reminded of an old saying, "It’s better to give than receive." However, sometimes you have to receive before you can give. This year why not receive the flu vaccination and give the gift of protection from the flu virus, not only to yourself but to those around you?

People with certain chronic medical conditions are at high risk of serious influenza-related complications. These high-risk conditions include diabetes, asthma, heart disease, kidney and liver disorders, neurological disorders, blood disorders, morbid obesity, HIV or AIDS, and cancer. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are a few examples of flu-related complications. The flu can also worsen chronic health problems. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and a flu infection can cause blood sugar to fluctuate uncontrollably in people with diabetes.

The best way to protect you and your family from serious influenza-related complications is by getting your flu shot.

The combined seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine is available at the Logan County Department of Public Health for anyone 6 months of age and older through walk-in clinic hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., or on the HOPE Mobile during its regularly scheduled stops.

For more information on the seasonal influenza vaccine, call the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317

For more information on the seasonal influenza vaccine, call the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317.

For more information, visit www.flu.gov and www.lcdph.org.

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

Announcement sponsored by the Logan County Department of Public Health and the Pandemic Influenza Community Coalition.