October 2011 Seasonal Flu Clinic and Information

Flu Blues? The 2011 influenza vaccine includes coverage for H1N1. The Health Clinic has a limited supply of vaccine and will distribute this via special flu clinics during 2011. October 19, Wednesday, 3:00-5:00, Building 18, Room 105 Downtown Clinic TBA Call (541) 463-5665   Eligibility: LCC students, employees and adult family members of the same Cost:  $25 cash, check - sorry, no credit cards! Attire: Wear short sleeves! Consent: Sign at the flu table or download the consent form *(.pdf) or obtain from the Health Clinic *(requires Adobe Reader to view)

Influenza (flu) is a serious disease of the nose, throat, and lungs, and it can lead to pneumonia. Each year about 200,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized and 36,000 people die because of the flu.

• Wash your hands often. Soap and water are best or you can use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Stay home when you are sick. Call ahead before visiting the LCC Health Clinic or your practioner
• Cover your cough. Use your elbow or sleeve, or a tissue and then discard it.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• Get vaccinated

View the Faces of Influenza video on YouTube

Influenza Vaccine, What You Need to Know 2011-12: http://www.immunize.org/vis/2flu.pdf and in Spanish, http://www.immunize.org/vis/spflu06.pdf .

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