According to the November 12, 2010 CDC FluView, flu activity in the United States remains low, making this an excellent time to get a flu vaccine.  The 2010-2011 flu season has not yet started.  Low levels of seasonal flu activity are typical for November.  In most years, flu activity doesn’t peak until January or February, although the timing of peak influenza activity can vary from year to year and occur anytime from late fall to early spring.

For more information:

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivitysurv.htm

The U.S. 2010-2011 influenza vaccine will protect against an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus, and the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus ( What is H1N1 flu? ) that caused the first global pandemic in more than 40 years and resulted in substantial illness, hospitalizations and deaths.  Annual influenza is recommended for everyone 6 months or older.

For our seniors on Medicare or any senior health plan, please fill out your insurance information on line when you register for a clinic and bring it with you to the flu clinic so we can collect reimbursement for health programs for Walpole’s Council on Aging.

For more information please call the Walpole Health Department at 508-660-7321.