Hundreds show up for Drive-Thru Flu Clinic

Those who are eligible should bring the proper insurance cards.

The flu vaccine has arrived in Columbia and will be free for people 18 and younger. Traditional flu vaccines (called “trivalent” vaccines) are made to protect against three flu viruses: influenza A (H1N1) virus, influenza A (H3N2) virus and an influenza B virus.

According to the CDC, this season’s vaccines have been updated in preparation for the new flu season, but since flu viruses are constantly changing, other flu viruses may appear. Latest research indicates that this year’s vaccine will be a good match for the flu strain we expect to see in the U.S.

Mild fever and feeling exhausted or achy after you get vaccinated.

The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.

It may take about two weeks for a flu shot to take effect, so Sharon Andreani, nursing director at the Alliance City Health Department, suggests people should start thinking about getting a flu shot before the flu season starts. Vaccination can reduce incidents of flu illnesses and help to avoid missed work and school, as well as prevent hospitalizations in most people.

Dr. Jeffrey Jahre, St. Luke’s University Health Network’s fundamental of contageous health conditions, said vaccination corporations understood training last winter period which should to help influence creation faster as a result of unforeseen mutations just like the flu spell occurs.

Adams County Health Department registered nurse Jon Campos says it’s important to get the flu shot early.

“It’s important these families know there are things they can do to keep their loved ones healthy during the flu season, especially getting a flu vaccine“.

Flu Shoot-Outs are also scheduled for the following southern Utah counties.

Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic manager Laurie Jensen tells us why you should get the flu vaccine. People who are sick should stay home to recover and to prevent spreading illness to co-workers, friends and others.