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County Expecting Lower Turnout at Flu Vaccination Clinics
County Expecting Lower Turnout at Flu Vaccination Clinics
County Expecting Lower Turnout at Flu Vaccination ClinicsElimination of FluMist expected to decrease number of kids who get vaccinated; Gaithersburg's MedImmune working to improve product's effectivenessBy Grace TooheyMontgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services is offering two days of free flu vaccines and two days of $20 flu shots at clinics to be held throughout the county later this month and in early November.Following a federal recommendation against the use of the pain-free alternative to a shot this flu season, FluMist will not be offered at these clinics, according to the health department.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the nasal spray hardly effective this year (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/rr/rr6505a1.htm), which the health department expects to decrease the number of children who receive vaccinations.
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Naval Hospital Bremerton prepares for annual Flu Vaccination Clinic
Naval Hospital Bremerton prepares for annual Flu Vaccination Clinic
Photo By Douglas Stutz | Master Chief Petty Officer Tom Countryman receives his 30th and final annual influenza...... read more read more Photo By Douglas Stutz | Master Chief Petty Officer Tom Countryman receives his 30th and final annual influenza vaccination at Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) Sep. 28.NHB Preventive Medicine will hold the annual influenza vaccination clinic Oct. 25 to 30, 2016, for other uniformed service members, eligible beneficiaries and DoD Civilians who have not been vaccinated this year.The vaccinations will be given at NHB's Health and Education Center on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, 2850 Thresher Ave, Oct. 25 to 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 29 and 30 from noon until 5 p.m. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gretchen M. Albrecht/Released) see less | View Image PageBy Douglas H Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs -- Naval Hospital Bremerton's (NHB) Preventive Medicine Department will hold the annual influenza vaccination clinic Oct. 25 to 30, 2016, for uniformed service members, eligible beneficiaries and DoD Civilians who have not been vaccinated this year.
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Parents Urged To Protect Children Against Flu This Winter In 'Largest Ever' Flu Vaccination Drive
Parents Urged To Protect Children Against Flu This Winter In 'Largest Ever' Flu Vaccination Drive
"I urge all parents of children aged two to seven to get their children vaccinated.Don't put it off, it's free because your family needs it.""Getting the vaccine is the best way to help protect against catching flu," said Dr Ellie Cannon, who is supporting the campaign ' Stay Well This Winter '.In a small-scale survey of 526 parents, PHE found 37% were unaware of this vaccination.
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