School-Age Flu Vaccination Clinic Today

The Health Department, located in City Hall, will have a school-age influenza vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 3-6 p.m.

Annual vaccination significantly reduces the risk of complications due to influenza and will prevent many people from becoming ill due to the virus. For the school-age population, vaccination provides a reduction of absenteeism related to influenza-related illness.

No appointments are necessary at this clinic and clients will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of the vaccination is $10 but no clients will be refused due to inability to pay.

Influenza is a seasonal, respiratory illness caused by a virus. Symptoms include: fever, chills, headache, cough and muscle aches. Most people recover within a week although influenza can last longer causing life-threatening complications in children, older adults and those with chronic health conditions.

The best time to receive an influenza vaccine is during the months of October or November. The influenza vaccination is encouraged throughout the fall and winter months because the influenza season peaks in February.