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FLU SHOT SEASON IS HERE!

Sweater weather and pumpkin spiced treats

not only signify the start of Fall, but also this

year’s flu season. As you begin your holiday

preparations and plans, be sure that your

to-do list includes an annual flu shot to keep

you and your family healthy!

Influenza is a contagious respira- months. Since its takes about two
tory illness that can be caused by weeks for antibodies to develop, now
influenza A or B viruses, and is is the perfect time to get vaccinated.

mainly spread through droplets from Getting a flu shot is simple with the
coughs and sneezes. Flu symp- following resources:

toms may include fever, cough,
sore throat, body aches, chills and Underway Now: Employee
fatigue. Health Services Flu Shot Clin-
ics and Pharmacy Clinics
The flu can cause serious illness

and even death, especially in young ■ Employees are encouraged ■ If you’re unable to take advan-
children, pregnant women, the to get a free seasonal flu shot tage of the County program,
elderly and persons with medical at Employee Health Services we encourage you to seek

conditions that place them at risk. (EHS) located at 600 W. Santa vaccination in the community
The Centers for Disease Control Ana Blvd., Ste. 405 on Mondays at several locations that offer

and Prevention (CDC) recommends and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Flu flu shots. Many County health
that everyone 6 months of age and shot clinics are also being held plans provide members with
older, as well as close contacts and at several County buildings this free flu vaccination. For details,

caregivers of these high-risk popu- month, view the schedule here. please contact your health plan
lations get vaccinated. Learn more There is no cost to ALL County or healthcare provider. You may
here. employees with County ID. For also search pharmacies that

Although seasonal influenza can oc- more information, call EHS at offer flu shots near you at http://

cur year-round, the flu virus is most (714) 565-3780 or email ehs@ flushot.healthmap.org.
common during the fall and winter ochca.com.

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