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Who is at risk?

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Who is most at risk for complications of the SEASONAL flu virus?

  • Everyone 65 years of age or over
  • Anyone with chronic heart, lung or kidney disease
  • Anyone who works in a health care facility
  • All emergency service workers; firefighters (including volunteer firefighters), police, and ambulance staff
  • Anyone with diabetes, cancer, a blood disorder, or an immune problem
  • Children and adolescents (aged 6 months - 18 years) treated for long periods with aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

 

For all clinic schedules call the FLU LINE: 624-9082 -Toll free 1-866-607-3337 (October through December) .
For FLU information or questions call - 625-8318 - Toll free I-888-294-6630 ext. 8318