Stay ahead of the flu season with immunization
- Flu season is upon us and the best way
to avoid getting sick is to get your flu immunization by the end of October. - Mesa County Health Department will
host adult flu immunization clinics Oct. 17 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Community Services Building, 510 29 ½ Road. - Everyone six months of age and older
should get the flu immunization. - This year, the nasal spray will not be
available, as it is not as effective as the immunization. - Parents concerned about the pain from
an immunization can distract infants by breastfeeding or offering sugar water. - Parents can hold, help distract or
encourage an older aged child to breathe deeply to manage pain and anxiety. - You can still get a flu shot, even if
you have an egg allergy. Talk to your health care provider about a flu
immunization that works for you. - Getting your flu immunization protects
you, but it also protects those around you with immune-compromised conditions
who cannot get the immunization. - On top of getting your flu
immunization, you can help stop the spread of flu with everyday preventive
actions: - Wash your hands with soap
and water to reduce the spread of germs. - Limit contact with sick people.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- If you are sick, cover
your cough. - Contact your health care provider to
make an appointment for a flu immunization or call the Mesa County Health
Department at (970) 248-6900. - We work with clients on a sliding
scale basis. Don’t let cost be a barrier between you and your health this flu
season.