[Md-sligo] FW: 1/18 and 1/22 flu shot clinics

[Reyazuddin, Yasmin]

	Subject: 1/18 and 1/22 flu shot clinics 

County Sponsors Two Free Flu Vaccination Clinics for Residents 

County health officials today announced two additional flu vaccination
clinics and urged residents to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
Montgomery County clinics will offer FREE vaccinations by appointment
only on Friday, January 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in Germantown and on
Tuesday, January 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Silver Spring. To make an online
appointment, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu or call 311 if you do
not have Internet access. 

"Flu season is here and I urge anyone who has not been vaccinated to
take advantage of these last two clinics," said County Health Officer
Dr. Ulder J. Tillman, "Vaccination is the best way to protect against
getting the flu." 

The 2012-2013 seasonal flu vaccine includes protection against the H1N1
and the H3N2 viruses, as well as an influenza B strain. Only one
vaccination is needed. 

Only injectable vaccine (shots) will be available and there will not be
any preservative free injectable vaccine. Injectable vaccine is
available to adults and children over six months of age. 

Friday, January 18, 2013 
(Flu Shots Only) 
9 a.m. to 12 noon 
Germantown Health Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd floor, Germantown 

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 
(Flu Shots Only) 
2 to 5 p.m. 
Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring 

County health officials encourage everyone to help prevent the spread of
flu and many other contagious diseases by practicing the following good
hygiene habits:

* Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue; immediately discard used
tissues. 

* Sneeze and cough into the upper sleeve; not the hands. 

* Wash hands frequently throughout the day. 

* Wash hands by scrubbing together for 20 seconds with soap and warm
water. 

* Stay home from school and work if symptoms develop such as a fever,
coughing, sneezing, runny nose, headache and body aches. 

For more information about the flu and to make an online appointment, go
to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/flu. Those without Internet access can
call 311 to make an appointment. 

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	Odile Brunetto, Ed.D.

	Director, Area Agency on Aging 

	Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services 

	240-7771132 Voice, 240-777-1436 FAX

	 

	Gardez Bien

	 

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