November 2011 - The Galena Territory
November 2011 - The Galena Territory
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52 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2011</strong> COMMUNITYFOCUS<br />
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<strong>Territory</strong> Times<br />
<strong>The</strong> Jo Daviess County<br />
Health Department and the<br />
Illinois Department of Public<br />
Health (IDPH) is reminding<br />
Illinois residents that influenza<br />
(flu) is a contagious respiratory<br />
illness caused by influenza viruses.<br />
It can cause mild to severe<br />
illness, and at times can<br />
lead to death. Some people,<br />
such as older people, young<br />
children, pregnant women and<br />
people with certain health<br />
conditions are at high risk<br />
for serious flu complications.<br />
Because influenza is contagious<br />
one to two days before symptoms<br />
appear, it can be spread<br />
to others before they even<br />
know that they are infectious.<br />
Although preventive actions<br />
like washing your hands and<br />
covering your cough help to<br />
prevent transmission of the flu<br />
virus, the BEST way to avoid<br />
contracting it or spreading it<br />
to others more vulnerable to<br />
serious complications is to be<br />
vaccinated every year.<br />
WHO SHOULD GET A FLU SHOT?<br />
To be protected, children ages<br />
six months through eight years<br />
need two doses of influenza vaccine<br />
during their first flu season.<br />
However, if children in this age<br />
group received at least one dose<br />
of vaccine last year, they will only<br />
need one dose this year because<br />
the vaccine has not changed. This<br />
year is an exception.<br />
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“Every flu season is different<br />
and people are affected by the<br />
flu differently. Even healthy<br />
children and adults can become<br />
very sick from the flu,” IDPH<br />
Immunization Section Chief<br />
Karen McMahon said. “<strong>The</strong>re are<br />
some people who cannot be vaccinated,<br />
such as babies younger<br />
than six months and those who<br />
are allergic to the vaccine. That’s<br />
why it is important for those of<br />
us who can be vaccinated, to do<br />
so and protect those vulnerable<br />
populations who could become<br />
seriously ill.”<br />
This year’s flu vaccine is made<br />
in the same way as past flu vaccines<br />
and has been approved<br />
by the FDA. According to the<br />
U.S. Department of Health and<br />
Human Services, an average of<br />
100 million doses of influenza<br />
vaccine has been used in the<br />
United States each year and has<br />
an excellent safety record.<br />
It is not too early to get your<br />
flu shot. You can be vaccinated<br />
this fall and be protected<br />
Andrew Klippert<br />
(815)541-3765<br />
Andrew_klippert@yahoo.com<br />
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From the Jo Daviess County Health Department<br />
Annual Flu Season Is Coming<br />
– Get Your Flu Shot<br />
To reduce the spread of influenza and other<br />
contagious diseases, it is always important to<br />
practice the three C’s:<br />
Clean – properly wash your hands frequently<br />
Cover – cover your cough and sneeze<br />
Contain – contain your germs by staying home<br />
if you are sick<br />
throughout the entire flu season.<br />
<strong>The</strong> season typically runs from<br />
October through May with the<br />
peak in January.<br />
For more information, log<br />
onto www.idph.state.il.us/flu/<br />
index.htm. Check the complete<br />
Jo Daviess County Health<br />
Department flu clinic schedule at<br />
www.jodaviess.org and call the<br />
health department at 815-777-<br />
0263 to make an appointment or<br />
to inquire about fees. Medicare<br />
and Medicaid are accepted as<br />
well as children through the age<br />
of 18 that are uninsured or underinsured<br />
through the federal<br />
Vaccine for Children Program.<br />
FLU VACCINE<br />
CLINIC<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
Tuesday, Nov. 1<br />
Jo Daviess County<br />
Health Dept.<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
9483 US Route 20<br />
<strong>Galena</strong>, IL<br />
Tuesday, Nov. 8<br />
Jo Daviess County<br />
Health Dept.<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
9483 US Route 20<br />
<strong>Galena</strong>, IL<br />
Tuesday, Nov. 15<br />
East Dubuque<br />
High School<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
200 Park Lane Drive<br />
East Dubuque, IL<br />
Tuesday, Nov. 22<br />
Warren Community<br />
Building<br />
1-5 p.m.<br />
110 West Main<br />
Warren, IL
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