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Health Department releases October flu shot schedule
The Columbia County Health Department reminds residents it's time to get your Regular Seasonal Flu Shot. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that affects the lungs, throat, nose and other parts of the body. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
Symptoms of the flu can look a lot like a typical cold, but how do you tell the difference? The F.A.C.T.S. are:
F-fever,
A-aches and pains,
C-cough,
T-tiredness and fatigue
S- sudden onset of symptoms.
Some people develop nausea and vomiting as well, but this not as common.
The flu is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets that land in another person's eyes, nose and mouth. Sometimes you can get the flu by touching surfaces that have the virus on it, then touching your eyes nose or mouth.
The single best way to prevent the flu is by being vaccinated against the flu. Good health habits like covering your mouth and nose while sneezing and coughing and washing your hands often and thoroughly can help stop the spread of germs.
The Health Department in an effort to use our staff and services more efficiently will be reorganizing our community Flu clinics. The regular seasonal flu vaccine clinics will be for Columbia County residents 19 years and older. Children aged 6 months to 18 years of age will be offered the flu vaccine at the regularly scheduled Immunization clinics every Monday and Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Health Department located at 325 Columbia Street Hudson on the 1st floor. Flu shots for persons 19 or older will be offered at the Health Department after all the community clinics are finished.
Regular Seasonal Community Flu Clinics :
At the Livingston Town Hall 119 County Route 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m. for the residents of: Livingston, Germantown, and Taghkanic
Ghent Town Hall Route 66 1 to 2:30 p.m. for the residents of Ghent and Chatham.
All others are expected to pay a $25 administration fee for the flu shot. No debit or credit cards. Cash or checks accepted.
Talk to your doctor before getting the flu shot if you: ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or to a previous flu shot, or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Information will also be available at www.columbiacountyny.com.
For More information you can contact (518) 828-3358. ext. 1300.
Symptoms of the flu can look a lot like a typical cold, but how do you tell the difference? The F.A.C.T.S. are:
F-fever,
A-aches and pains,
C-cough,
T-tiredness and fatigue
S- sudden onset of symptoms.
Some people develop nausea and vomiting as well, but this not as common.
The flu is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets that land in another person's eyes, nose and mouth. Sometimes you can get the flu by touching surfaces that have the virus on it, then touching your eyes nose or mouth.
The single best way to prevent the flu is by being vaccinated against the flu. Good health habits like covering your mouth and nose while sneezing and coughing and washing your hands often and thoroughly can help stop the spread of germs.
The Health Department in an effort to use our staff and services more efficiently will be reorganizing our community Flu clinics. The regular seasonal flu vaccine clinics will be for Columbia County residents 19 years and older. Children aged 6 months to 18 years of age will be offered the flu vaccine at the regularly scheduled Immunization clinics every Monday and Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Health Department located at 325 Columbia Street Hudson on the 1st floor. Flu shots for persons 19 or older will be offered at the Health Department after all the community clinics are finished.
Regular Seasonal Community Flu Clinics :
- Tuesday Oct. 13, at the Copake Town Hall 230 Mountain View Road 9:30 to11 a.m. for the residents of: Copake, Hillsdale, Ancram, and including the Roe Jan Nutrition Site
At the Livingston Town Hall 119 County Route 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m. for the residents of: Livingston, Germantown, and Taghkanic
- Wednesday Oct. 14, at the Elks Club Harry Howard Avenue Hudson 9 to 11 a.m. for the residents of: Hudson and Greenport.
- Saturday Oct.17, Clinic for Seniors only 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Golden Gathering Columbia Greene Community College
- Tuesday Oct. 20 at the Kinderhook Elks Lodge 9-H Kinderhook 10 a.m. to noon for the residents of Kinderhook and Stuyvesant.
- Wednesday Oct. 21 10 a.m. to 11:30 am Philmont Nutrition Site 93 Main Street.
Ghent Town Hall Route 66 1 to 2:30 p.m. for the residents of Ghent and Chatham.
- Wednesday Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon Canaan Town Hall 1647 County Route 5 South
- The Health Department will accept Medicare Part B and Blue Shield of North East New York, Senior Whole Health, and Today's Options.
- Individuals must bring their cards to the clinics for verification.
All others are expected to pay a $25 administration fee for the flu shot. No debit or credit cards. Cash or checks accepted.
Talk to your doctor before getting the flu shot if you: ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or to a previous flu shot, or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Pneumonia Vaccine will also be available at the community clinics to individuals 65 or older. Medicare Part B or Blue Shield of Northeast NY, Senior Whole Health and Today's Options insurances will only be accepted for the shots. All others are expected to pay a $45 fee for the shot.
Information will also be available at www.columbiacountyny.com.
For More information you can contact (518) 828-3358. ext. 1300.
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