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Riverview High School To Offer Flu Shots
| December 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
MapPrice: Free
Due to the large increase in influenza (flu) activity in schools and the county, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to offer no-cost flu shots.
Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Flu activity typically peaks between December and February, and it can last as late as May. Yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccine, you can take everyday preventive actions like staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu or flu-like illness, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading germs to others. In addition, there are prescription medications called antiviral drugs that can be used to treat influenza illness.
The flu can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as young children, the elderly and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk for serious complications from the flu. Some children are at especially high risk for flu related complications: children less than 5 years old, American Indian and Alaskan Native children, and children with chronic health problems.
While rare, flu-associated pediatric deaths are reported each season, most often in unvaccinated children with underlying health conditions. Last season, six flu-associated pediatric deaths were reported in Florida, and all occurred in children who were not fully vaccinated. Flu vaccination can reduce a child’s risk of dying from flu. For more information, visit cdc.gov/flu. For more information, visit cdc.gov/flu.
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