Under the rule, day-care operators and principals could refuse children who could not document they were vaccinated.
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In fact, the city hospitals have now alerted the Central Government about the rise in the number of swine flu cases that have started coming in.
Flu season is off to a slow start this year, but that doesn’t mean the viral illness won’t be circulating this winter. Despite public perception, flu shots are the best tool in fighting influenza strains and their yearly toll. Each year more than 200,000 people are hospitalized, making the flu a serious disease affecting people of all ages.
More women than men reported getting vaccinated for the flu – 45.5 percent and 32.6 percent, respectively.
“Influenza vaccination is the safest and most effective way to fight the flu, so I encourage all Ohioans six months and older who have not already done so to get vaccinated today”, said Dr. Mary DiOrio, medical director of ODH. Talk with you primary care physician about the advantages of influenza vaccination and ensure that you’re protected against this very common illness. If you do get the flu, the shot will help minimize the symptoms.
“Remember to get your flu shot, eat well, sleep eight hours and exercise for health”. “While we evaluate our legal options to protect New York City children from this severe disease, we strongly recommend that parents vaccinate their children against the flu”. These improvements are doubly important since preschoolers are considered the most likely group to both spread the flu as well as come down with severe complications from it.
Statistics from pharmacies for the past two weeks are not yet available, but so far this season, the RQHR has given out 500-700 more doses than it had at this point a year ago.
The survey, conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services presents a worrying public perception regarding flu shots.
Siri said the city requirement was “pushed through” in the last week of the Bloomberg administration by “11 unelected people” on the city Board of Health. “It’s not too late, get out there and get your flu shot”. It provides protection against two strains of influenza A and one strain of influenza B.
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He advises that people experiencing influenza symptoms should stay home from work, school and holiday gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading infection to others. A schedule of clinics offering flu shots in Ventura County can be found at www.vchca.org/ flu-vaccine-information.
