VGH Holds Flu and Vaccination Clinic

Monroe, WA – On November 4 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Valley General will be holding a vaccination clinic with co-sponsorship with the Snohomish Health District. Below is a list of vaccinations that will be available:

• Flu vaccine – $30 (adults)
• Flu vaccine – $30 (children) ($15 if you qualify for the Vaccine for Children Program)
• Pneumonia immunization – $48 (adults only)
• Tetanus/diphtheria immunization – $42 (adults only)
• Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis immunization – $61 (adults only)

All fees must be paid in cash or check made payable to Snohomish Health District. No debit or credit cards. All immunizations are available on a sliding fee scale basis depending on household size and gross combined income.

Snohomish Health District bills Medicaid and Medicare. Clients with Medicare and an HMO are encouraged to received their immunizations at their private provider or pay the fee noted above. Snohomish Health District is not a covered provider for private HMO’s.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against the flu.

1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

6. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Annual vaccination is recommended for persons with conditions that increase the risk of influenza complications. A list can be found on the current vaccine information statement: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/VIS/vis-flu.pdf. For more information about the clinic, call 360-794-1411.

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