Flu Shots

What viruses will the 2011-2012 flu vaccine protect against?

•an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus;

•an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus; and
•a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.

Who Should receive a Flu Shot?

Pregnant women
Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
People 50 years of age and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
Health care workers
Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)

Who Gives The Vaccination?

Vaccinations will be administered by an APha Certified Managed Healthcare Pharmacy Pharmacists who have completed specialized training in immunization services. Our pharmacist will even travel to your long term care facility to provide flu vaccinations!

Good Health Habits for Prevention

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 from germs.

Avoid Touching Your Ears, 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.

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.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control website for more information.

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