We've been telling you that this year the flu is severe, and can be deadly. Many places are trying to combat the flu with free flu shots.
The most important thing to know right now about the vaccine is, it is not too late. Flu season can run through March or April, so experts are saying take advantage of flu shot clinics now.
Debbie Stoops is an Immunization Nurse Coordinator at Albert S Weyer Health Clinic in York. She says the epidemic is spreading. "There have just been a lot of flu cases out there."
In the past two days, about 80 people have shown up to get a free flu shot. This Thursday and Friday the center will hold two clinics, and flu vaccines will be give to any York City resident or free, no appointment is necessary.
The clinic on Thursday will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and the clinic on Friday will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Stoops is encouraging anyone and everyone to get one this year. She's also putting a stop to stories that the vaccine can actually give you the flu. "Total myth, you can not get the flu, it is a dead virus, so it cannot do that."
Instead, she says it will fight the virus if it tries to attack you. "It does take two weeks to work but flu season can stick around until March or April, so it's not too late to protect yourself now."
If you can't make either of those clinics but want a free flu shot, just call. Pinnacle Health has a toll free line you can call to help with symptoms. You can call 231-8340 or toll free at 800-814-2413 anytime Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The most important thing to know right now about the vaccine is, it is not too late. Flu season can run through March or April, so experts are saying take advantage of flu shot clinics now.
Debbie Stoops is an Immunization Nurse Coordinator at Albert S Weyer Health Clinic in York. She says the epidemic is spreading. "There have just been a lot of flu cases out there."
In the past two days, about 80 people have shown up to get a free flu shot. This Thursday and Friday the center will hold two clinics, and flu vaccines will be give to any York City resident or free, no appointment is necessary.
The clinic on Thursday will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and the clinic on Friday will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Stoops is encouraging anyone and everyone to get one this year. She's also putting a stop to stories that the vaccine can actually give you the flu. "Total myth, you can not get the flu, it is a dead virus, so it cannot do that."
Instead, she says it will fight the virus if it tries to attack you. "It does take two weeks to work but flu season can stick around until March or April, so it's not too late to protect yourself now."
If you can't make either of those clinics but want a free flu shot, just call. Pinnacle Health has a toll free line you can call to help with symptoms. You can call 231-8340 or toll free at 800-814-2413 anytime Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.