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Flu Vaccine Information

Influenza seasons are unpredictable.
People should get vaccinated now through May!

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.

The 2012-2013 seasonal flu vaccine is designed to protect against the three main influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during this season. Included in this year’s vaccine are A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus; A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus and B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus (Yamagata lineage). It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu. 
In accordance with federal and state guidelines, it is recommended that everyone six months of age and older be vaccinated each year. 
 
Get vaccinated, you can protect yourself from the flu and avoid spreading the flu to others.

Flu Vaccination is available at the Fresno County Department of Public Health, Family Immunization Clinic
1221 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93727
From 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday except holidays (closed for lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

• Flu vaccinations are available at a low cost of $4.00 
• Medi-Cal for children and Medicare part B are accepted 
• Bring all immunization records with you
• Parent or legal guardian must be present for children under 18 years of age
• No one will be refused services

Tips on how to prevent "The Flu"       English  Español  Hmoob  

• All people aged 6 months and older
• Especially the following populations:  
• People at high risk for severe flu complications
• Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season
• Anyone who takes care of infants under 6 months of age
• Persons aged 50 years or older
• Persons of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
• Residents of nursing homes and other
  long-term care facilities
• Anyone who lives with or cares for people at high risk for flu-related complications. This includes household contacts
• Health-care personnel
• Anyone who wants to protect themselves
  and others
• If your child is between 6 months and 8 years of age (up to their 9th birthday), and this is their FIRST flu shot, it is strongly recommended to receive 2 shots (four weeks apart) this season. Children who did not receive a total of 2 or more doses of seasonal vaccine since July 1, 2010, require 2 doses in 2012–13

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• For more information about the current influenza season visit the www.cdc.gov/flu.
• Flu related materials available at the California DPH website http://www.getimmunizedca.org/
• Recommendations for Using Antiviral Agents for Influenza www.cdc.gov
• Flu and Respiratory Disease Prevention Promotional Materials www.eziz.org
• Guidance for children 6 months through 8 years of age