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Denton County Government: Denton County Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine Early

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Press release from the Denton County Government:

October 1, 2021

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is encouraging community members to get the flu vaccine to protect themselves and others before the end of October.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures like flu vaccines can help lower the possibility of illness and lower the demand on medical providers and hospitals throughout the flu season.  Though the severity of each flu season in Denton County can be unpredictable, seasonal flu activity begins to increase in the fall and tends to peak between December through February.  Don’t wait to vaccinate; protect yourself and those you love today. 

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“As our focus has been on COVID-19, deservedly so, we can’t forget to get our flu shot to protect us from this seasonal threat,” stated Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Denton County Public Health.  “As we continue to learn and re-learn, vaccinations are an effective way to prevent disease.  Getting your flu shot this month can help reduce the risk of flu during the fall and winter months.”    

DCPH recommends a three-pronged approach to fighting the flu:

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DCPH reminds residents that vaccination is a community effort that not only protects yourself, but also family, friends and those around you.  Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season.  Vaccinating also helps safeguard those who are at highest risk of complications or death from the flu, including:

  • Pregnant women and women up to two weeks postpartum
  • Children younger than five
  • Adults 65 years of age and older
  • People living in long-term care facilities
  • American Indians and Alaskan Natives
  • People with chronic health conditions such as asthma, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, weakened immune system due to disease or medication, kidney and liver disorders, and people with extreme obesity

    • Visit DentonCounty.gov/Flu and CDC.gov/Flu for details about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

    DCPH Clinic Locations: 

    Denton: 535 S. Loop 288, Suite 1003 

    940-349-2900 

    Lewisville: 190 N. Valley Pkwy

    972-434-4700 

    DentonCounty.gov/immunizations 

     

    Qualifications: Children are eligible for free flu vaccines if they are enrolled in Children’s Medicaid or CHIP.  $10 flu vaccines are available for children who are uninsured or have private insurance that does not cover the flu shot. Adults are eligible for $10 flu vaccines if uninsured.  Flu vaccines are $40, or $60 for the high-dose flu shot, for community members with private insurance.  Please call DCPH for an appointment. 

    This press release was produced by the Denton County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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