Good news! Wyandot County Public Health is still administering flu vaccinations to clients 6 months and older at vaccine clinics every Monday and Friday by appointment. WCPH is also vaccinating against the flu at vaccine clinics in Carey on the second Monday of the month. If you are wondering if you should get vaccinated, here is some news for you straight from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, if possible by October. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even in January or later. While seasonal influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, during most seasons influenza activity peaks in January or later. Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against influenza virus infection, it is best that people get vaccinated so they are protected before influenza begins spreading in their community.
Currently, more than 7% of deaths nationwide can be attributed to complications from flu and pneumonia.
Call WCPH to schedule your appointment soon. We bill many major insurance companies for the vaccine, so make sure you have your card(s) in hand when you call us at 419-294-3852.
