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1221 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721  | |
Phone: (559) 445-3550
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
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October 16, 2007 – Annual Influenza Shot Urged
 HERE IS the 2007 Annual Flu Immunization Clinic Schedule Español
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Shots to protect against influenza are available beginning in the fall. Low-cost flu shots are provided by the Fresno County Immunization Program to seniors and other high risk groups, which put them at increased risk should they get influenza or pneumonia. For more information about adult and/or children immunization clinics, call 1-888-993-3003 or contact the Immunization Program at (559) 445-3550. |
Who Should Get A Flu Shot?
- Children between the ages of 6 to 59 months,
- Adults 50 years of age and older,
- Pregnant women,
- Children and adults with a high risk chronic medical condition,
- Children and adults who live or care for persons at high risk,
- Health care workers
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- Recent legislation regarding the 2007-08 influenza season includes the addition of Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 1288.5) to Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to Health Care Facilities. Effective July 1, 2007, the California Department of Health Services will require all general acute care facilities to offer on-site annual influenza vaccinations to all employees at no cost to the employee...More
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- Children under 3 years and pregnant women may only receive vaccine doses that contain trace levels or none of the mercury containing preservative thimerosal. To view legislation click HERE
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