Mobile County Flu Shot Clinics

by Mobile County Health Dept.

Published: Mon, October 20, 2008 - 2:14 pm CST Last Updated: Mon, October 20, 2008 - 2:16 pm CST

Mobile County Health Department personnel going on the road to offer flu shots

Mobile County Health Department immunizations personnel will travel to the following locations to offer flu shots for $8 each to the general public:

 Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Wilmer Senior Citizens Center, 13251 Avenue B
 Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-noon, Saraland Civic Center, 716 Mae St.
 Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2921 Airport Blvd.
 Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oak Ridge Pharmacy in Tillman’s Corner, 4180 Oak Ridge Ave.

“Annual influenza immunization is recommended for most people to protect against outbreaks, which generally occur from November to March in our state,” Dr. Bernard Eichold, Health Officer, says.

The flu vaccine is designed for people 6 months of age or older. Because the viruses in the vaccine are inactive, people cannot get influenza by getting a flu shot. Immunity begins two weeks after immunization.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the following people should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician:  People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs,
 People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination,
 People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome within six weeks of getting an influenza vaccine,
 Children less than 6 months of age, and
 People who have a moderate-to- severe illness with a fever.
Dr. Eichold advises people to take the following precautions to prevent the spread of colds and flu this season:  Wash hands well and often with soap and water. Use a hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available. Keep hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth so that germs don’t have a way in. Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Promptly dispose of tissues. Reduce stress and get plenty of rest. Avoid crowded areas and close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, don’t spread germs to others. Stay home.
The Health Department’s Immunization Clinic, located at 251 N. Bayou St., is also offering flu shots. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Anyone wanting to get a flu shot at another Health Department location must call 690-8889 to schedule an appointment. For more information, call the Immunization Clinic at 690-8821.

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