Tag: Influenza vaccine

50 Million Dead or 10 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot
The last big flu epidemic killed 50 million people globally in 1 year, between 1918-1919. Experts believe we are way overdue. The flu vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of hospitalizations. If that isn’t enough to convince you to be protected, here are 10 more reasons why you should get vaccinated. You Can Spread […]

Flu at Highest Severity Level in Maryland
Flu at Highest Severity Level in Maryland Influenza, or flu, in Maryland is at the highest severity level and is wide spread according to the Maryland Department of Health‘s weekly influenza report. In fact, the CDC reports that Maryland has 1 of the highest severity ratings for flu right now (top 8 of 50 states). The CDC also reports that over […]

Free flu shots and nasal spray available in Glen Burnie and Parole
[do action=”schuh”/] Starting Tuesday, October 14, free seasonal flu shots and nasal spray will be available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Department of Health’s Glen Burnie (410-222-6633) and Parole (410-222-7247) health centers. Call for appointments. The centers’ locations are Glen Burnie Health Center, 416 A Street, S.W., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 and Parole Health Center, […]

County to provide high-dose flu vaccine to seniors
[do action=”schuh”/] The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will host two seasonal flu vaccine clinics in October for County residents age 65 and older. These high-dose flu vaccine clinics are free, by appointment only, and supplies are limited. The high-dose flu vaccine is only manufactured for seniors. The clinics will be held from 8:30 […]

Patient First says get your flu shots
Fight the flu before it arrives. Protect yourself and your family by being vaccinated against the virus before flu season starts. You can get a seasonal flu shot with little or no wait with the Patient First Fast Track Anytime Flu Shot Program. Flu is contracted by inhaling respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. […]