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What is influenza?
Influenza, commonly called "the flu" is a highly contagious disease that is caused by a virus, which infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). Unlike many other viral infections, such as the common cold, influenza causes severe illness and life-threatening complications in many people. |
How does it spread?
The influenza virus spreads from person-to-person via respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Unfortunately, people can spread influenza before they realize that they are ill. In general, adults are infectious for about 2 days before symptoms start until about 5 days after the start of the illness. |
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Who Should be vaccinated?
- Children 6 - 59 months of age.
- Anyone with a high risk condition.
- Adults 50 years of age or older.
- Health-care workers.
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When is influenza season?
It can run from late fall through early spring. The best time to get the vaccine is September through November. The flu usually peaks between December and early March. | |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Sheila Skogen
Adm. Manager
Gwen Anderson
Nurse Manager
Community Service Bldg
204 Laurel Street
Suite 12
824-1080
Toll Free:
877-724-1080
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