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What is flu?
Flu (influenza) is
a severe respiratory
illness which assaults Florida between October and March. Well-known for
its fever, body-aches and cough, the flu virus does not respond to
antibiotics. Everyone over the age of six months can ward-off this
serious disease with a simple flu shot at the beginning of each flu
season.
Where can I get a flu shot?
Beginning the last week of September, daily flu shot
clinic locations are available by dialing Sarasota County Health
Department's flu shot information
line at 941-861-2800 (or 861-1833, TDD for the hearing impaired).
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Flu shot clinic locations & hours
(updated 2-08-08) [33KB PDF]
IIImportant
information about children's flu shots
Children spread flu germs far and wide.
Every child aged six months and older needs an annual flu shot. Call
Health Department sites for days and times.
Children’s Immunization Clinic at Ringling
Health Center (Sarasota):
941-861-2784
South County Family Health Center
(Venice):
941-861-3338
More
flu-stoppers
In addition to getting a vaccination (flu
shot), you can help protect yourself against the flu by following these
simple steps:
▪
Wash hands
▪ Cover your cough or sneeze with a
tissue or sleeve
▪ Stay home when you are sick
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