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Posted: Oct 01, 2016 3:27 AMUpdated: Oct 01, 2016 3:27 AM

Get Your Flu Shot Now

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Charlie Taraboletti

The Washington County Health Department has scheduled flu vaccination clinics beginning on Monday. The Oklahoma State Department of Health and Washington County Health Department  recommend flu vaccination every year for everyone 6 months of age and older. The more people vaccinated, the less the chance that flu will spread in families and communities.

The flu vaccine is the best defense against getting the flu. Flu season usually starts in September or October and runs through April or May.

Administrative Director of the Washington County Health Department, Larry Bergner says it takes about two weeks after vaccination to become fully protected so it's important to get everyone in your family vaccinated as soon as possible. 

Flu vaccine protection lasts about six months, so people vaccinated in October should be protected through April of next year.

If you are 65 or older you should ask your doctor about getting a pneumonia vaccination. 

Call 918-335-3005 to make an appointment. 

The Washington County Health Department will accept SoonerCare, Medicare, all private health insurance, cash, checks, or credit cards as payment for flu vaccine.


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