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The 2008 Flu Clinic Schedule has now been released. Click here to see it.

Largest Regional Flu Vaccination Effort to Occur November 2nd & 3rd

Baltimore, Maryland (October 22, 2008)—It is not too late to get a flu shot!  Wherever you are in central Maryland on November 2nd or 3rd, a clinic will be taking place. The following local health departments will hold flu vaccination clinics the first Sunday or Monday of November: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford and Howard Counties and Baltimore City.  See the schedule for clinic details.  Each of the Health Departments will utilize their clinics as opportunities to:

  • Prevent seasonal flu from becoming wide-spread in their jurisdiction;
  • Increase the number of people being vaccinated against influenza per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations; and
  • Test local public health readiness plans to respond to disasters.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average:

  • 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
  • more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications; and
  • about 36,000 people die from flu.

Those who are encouraged to get an annual flu shot are:

  • Children 6 months to 18 years of age;
  • Pregnant women;
  • People age 50 and older;
  • Health care workers;
  • People with certain health conditions who are at high risk for serious flu complications; and
  • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu.

Visit:

Ripken Stadium, Drive Thru Flu Clinic
873 Long Drive
Aberdeen, MD 21001
November 3 from 10 am - 2 pm
Cost - $20

 

 

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PRESS RELEASES...
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- 01/29/08: Link Between Low Use of Dental Sealants and High Numbers of Cavities

CALENDAR DATES...   PUBLIC INTEREST...

Monday, November 3, 2008, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Aberdeen Flu Clinic at Ripken Stadium. Click here for more information.

Monday, November 3, 2008, 10:30 am - Public Health Matters show entitled, "Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems"

Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 7:30 pm- Public Health Matters show entitled, "Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems"

Monday, November 10, 2008, 10:30 am - Public Health Matters show entitled, "Lyme Disease"

Monday, November 10, 2008, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Edgewood Flu Clinic at Woodbridge Station Way. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 7:30 pm- Public Health Matters show entitled, "Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems"

Monday, November 17, 2008, 10:30 am - Public Health Matters show entitled, "Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems"

Monday, November 17, 2008, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Level/Havre de Grace Flu Clinic at Level Fire Hall. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:30 pm- Public Health Matters show entitled, "Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems"

Monday, November 24, 2008, 10:30 am - Public Health Matters show entitled, "Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems"

Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 7:30 pm- Public Health Matters show entitled, "Lyme Disease"

Upcoming Holiday Schedule:

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Day After Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28, 2008

View Complete Health Department Holiday Schedule

 
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