Influenza - 2007-2008 Southeastern Pennsylvania Flu Shot Guide
(Updated 2/8/08) As flu levels rise in the Philadelphia area, it’s important to remember that it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Getting a flu shot can reduce your risk of becoming one of the 36,000 Americans who die from flu every year, especially if you’re at risk. The CDC strongly recommends that everyone in the following categories get a flu shot:
- Children aged 6 months until their 5th birthday
- Pregnant women
- People 50 years of age and older
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
- People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities
In addition, they recommend that people who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu get vaccinated, including:
- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
- Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
- Healthcare workers
- Philadelphia Department of Public Health
PhillyHealthInfo.org is Southeastern Pennsylvania’s gateway to flu shot clinics. If you’re looking for specific information about flu clinics in your county, use one of the following links for more information:
Bucks County
Check back for upcoming information on free flu clinics.
Chester County
The Chester County Health Department is taking appointments for flu shots. Call 610-344-6252 for an appointment or see their website for guidelines:
Delaware County
For information on flu shot clinics, call the Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination at (610) 891-5311, the Crozer-Keystone Immunization Hotline at 610-447-2050.
Montgomery County
Click here for a complete list of locations:
Philadelphia County
Click here for a complete list of locations:
And, of course, you can always speak to your physician or healthcare provider about getting a flu shot at their office during your next visit.
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