[Press Release] : Flu Clinic

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005

CONTACT: Heather Baer
         (573) 874-7632 

Health Department to hold flu clinic Monday, Nov. 28           
									
	(COLUMBIA, MO) - The Columbia-Boone County Health Department will offer flu vaccinations on Monday, Nov. 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vaccinations will be given in the Community Training Room at the health department, 1005 W. Worley Street. The flu clinic will be open to the general public.
	Cost for the flu vaccine will be $15 payable by cash or check only. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. The health department is unable to bill private insurance.  
	The health department will continue scheduling flu immunization clinics as vaccine supply is received throughout the flu season. People are also encouraged to check with their health care provider for vaccine availability and clinics being held in the community.
	The health department would like to remind residents that preventing the spread of the flu is very important and can be done by taking simple actions that include:
	*	avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
	*	staying home from school or work when you are sick.
	*	covering your mouth and nose when you are coughing or sneezing.
	*	coughing or sneezing into your upper arm, not your hands, when you do 	
		not have a tissue.
	*	washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 		
		seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand 	
		sanitizer.
	*	avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
	Pneumonia vaccine is also available through the health department year-round at a cost of $25. People should check with their physician to determine if they should consider getting this immunization. For updated information on upcoming flu vaccination clinics call the health information hotline at (573) 874-7355 and press option 9. 

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