Cabell-Huntington Health Department Flu Shot Clinic Is Well-Organized

The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is holding a seasonal flu shot clinic for high risk individuals who live or work in Cabell County, or the City of Huntington. Today's clinic (September 11 from 9:00am to 3:00pm) at the Health Departments main location at 703 7th Avenue, Huntington, was well-organized, professionally managed and convenient. Everyone should take advantage of this free clinic.

High risk individuals include:

• All children 6 months to 18 years of age
• Adults 50+ years of age
• Women who will be pregnant during flu season
• Health care professionals
• Adults and children with high risk conditions such as; immune disorders, asthma, chronic lung diseases and cardiovascular diseases (this does not include hypertension)
• Adults and children with neurological deficits that produce an increased risk of aspiration
• Household members and caregivers of any of the above listed groups.

No appointment is necessary for this free clinic. Please bring your Medicare Card, if you are enrolled. Every effort will be made to accommodate all individuals in the family, so that attendance at multiple clinics is not necessary. Please print this form, fill it out, and take it with you when you get your flu shot. Seasonal Flu Personal Information Form 2009

For information on the Flu Clinic, call the information hotline, 304-526-3397. For information about seasonal flu and pneumonia, please read the information provided on the links below. Seasonal Flu Shot Information 2009Nasal Flu Vaccine Information 2009Pneumonia Shot Information 2009

Vaccine for H1N1, or Swine Flu, is not expected to be available until late October. As information becomes available, the Health Department, the media, and the flu information hotline will be updated. Please remember that good personal hygiene measures can limit the spread of the flu virus. This includes (but is not limited to):

• covering your mouth when you sneeze and discarding the tissue in a closed container.
• Frequent hand washing with hot soapy water.
• Avoiding rubbing your eyes.Avoid going out in places such as schools, workplaces, theaters, etc. if you are infected.

Let's work together as a community to minimize the consequences of the Flu. Get your shot!