[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Media Release: Free Flu Vaccine Still Available at Health Department

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Fri, Feb 16, 2018 at 12:37 PM
Subject: Media Release: Free Flu Vaccine Still Available at Health
Department
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MEDIA RELEASE

*Free Flu Vaccine Still Available at Health Department*



Due to the continued flu activity in our community the Shawnee County
Health Department (SCHD) is still offering FREE flu vaccine to anyone six
months and older while supplies last.



This year’s vaccination protects against 4 strains of seasonal flu.
According to the CDC, when H3 viruses are predominant, in this case H3N2,
we tend to have a worse flu season with more hospitalizations and more
deaths. While surveillance systems show that the flu season may be peaking
now, we know from past experience that it will take many more weeks for flu
activity to truly slow down. The CDC continues to recommend that
individuals still get the flu vaccine; they are the best way to prevent
getting sick from the flu and it is not too late to get one.



Anyone can visit our immunization clinic at 2115 SW 10th Ave during regular
clinic hours (see below) to receive their flu shot, no appointment is
needed.

For more information about getting a flu shot from SCHD call 251-5605.



Immunization Clinic Hours:



Monday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm



Additionally SCHD encourages residents to take the following steps to help
minimize the spread of germs:

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   - Wash your hands
   - Cover your cough
   - Stay home if you are sick

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*The Shawnee County Health Department is dedicated to protecting health in
the community by providing prevention, education, and health care services.*



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Rachelle Vega-Retana

Grants Administrator

City of Topeka

Dept. of Neighborhood Relations

620 SE Madison St.  1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:       (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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