Flu Information shot ..Call 214-320-3302.. Uni-stat Medical Laboratories

Variety

Flu shot clinic extended at RCMC

Published: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:52 AM CST

Mark Deyo-Svendsen

Red Cedar Medical Center announces a February influenza vaccine clinic in Menomonie.

“Many patients have been requesting the vaccine after the recent deaths of four Minnesota children with influenza, says Mark Deyo-Svendsen, M.D. “The best way to protect against influenza is through vaccination. It’s not too late. Our vaccine is in good supply, so those seeking a flu shot should make an appointment.”
The influenza vaccine clinics will be as follows:

Monday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Appointments are strongly recommended, however walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Patients are asked to use the Urgent Care entrance. It is not necessary to be an established patient to receive a vaccine. Patients may also schedule an appointment with their primary care provider for the vaccine.

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Anyone can get influenza. For most people, it lasts only a few days. It can cause a fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle aches and moderate to severe fatigue.

Some people get much sicker. Influenza can lead to pneumonia and be dangerous for people with heart or breathing problems. It can cause high fever and seizures in children. Influenza kills about 36,000 people each year in the United States, mostly the elderly. The viruses in the flu shot are inactivated (killed) so you cannot get the flu from the flu shot. The flu shot is approved for use among people over six months of age, including healthy people and those with chronic medical conditions.

For additional information on influenza, call Red Cedar Medical Center Infection Control department at (715) 235-5531 or visit the Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/.

We would like to invite you to call Toll Free 1-877-217-4289 to discuss your needs with one of our professionals. Our physical address is within Dallas, Texas. Call for directions.