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Immunizations Program
1-800-722-4794 |
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799 E. Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0011
Program Manager, Vanessa Long
909-383-3085 Email
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UPDATED: 10-6-2008
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FLU VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
Eligible children can receive flu vaccine at any regularly scheduled pediatric immunization clinic.
Adults who need flu shots can go to one of the clinics listed on the flu schedules.
For more information parents should call
1-800-722-4794 |
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Questions and Answers
About the Flu
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People with the highest priority to receive flu shots include the following:
 Any person over 50 years of age
Any person 5 years or older with a chronic health condition (such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer)
Residents of long-term care facilities
Children 6 months to 18 years of age
Pregnant women
Health care workers who do direct patient care
Household contacts and caregivers of any high risk person or children under six months of age
Walk-in Flu Clinics Schedules
English................................. Spanish
Desert Clinic Flyer - English ......... Spanish
East/West Clinic Flyer - English ..... Spanish
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What is Flu?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each fall.
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Every year in the United States, on average:
5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized
from flu complications; and
Approximately 36,000 people die from flu.
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Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, including pregnancy.
Symptoms and Complications of Flu
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Gastro-intestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are much more common among children than adults.
Some of the complications caused by flu include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Children may get sinus problems and ear infections. |
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fever (usually high)
headache
extreme tiredness
dry cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
muscle aches
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How Flu Spreads
The flu spreads in respiratory droplets caused by coughing and sneezing. It usually spreads from person to person, though occasionally a person may become infected by touching something with virus on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before getting symptoms and up to 7 days after getting sick. That means that you can give someone the flu before you know you’re sick as well as while you are sick. |
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Flu Vaccine
The “flu shot” – is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body.
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When to Get Vaccinated
October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, but you can still get vaccinated in December and later. Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May.
Other Good Health Habits
Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
For More Information About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at: www.cdc.gov/flu/
California Department of Health Services at: www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/flu.htm
San Bernardino County HOME | Department of Public Health HOME |
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