Health department holds annual flu clinic Oct. 7
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The Flathead City-County Health Department’s annual flu clinic is on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Expo Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
In preparation for this coming flu season, the health department is reminding everyone to take the first and most important step in protecting against the flu by getting a flu shot. It is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu shot every season.
Influenza vaccination is the best way to prevent getting the flu, but it takes up to two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu.
The flu is a contagious, upper-respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, and can affect any person in any age group.
A seasonal flu vaccination is the best way to reduce the chances of getting the flu as well as preventing the spread of flu to others.
Vaccination to prevent influenza is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza, including: People aged 65 years and older; children younger than 5, but especially those younger than 2; people with certain chronic health conditions like asthma and COPD, diabetes (both type 1 and 2), heart disease, neurological conditions, and certain other health conditions; and pregnant women.
Most insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare will be accepted; no child will be refused a vaccine due to inability to pay. For more information, call 406-751-8110.