December 27, 2001

Even though the flu season has been moderate this year, the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) is still encouraging people to get flu vaccinated this year.

County-wide, the level of flu alert has remained low, according to HSA public information officer David Jones. However, because a flu wave targets a specific area and can come at any time, one can never be too immune from the cold and flu season.

“It’s still a good time to get flu vaccinated,” said Jones.

HSA is offering $10 flu vaccines from their Public Health Department office at 820 Scenic Drive in Modesto from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The vaccines will be administered by registered nurses until HSA’s supply runs out.

The vaccine is most recommended for those age 55 and over or those in fragile health. All adults and children age four and over who are in frail health are recommended for the vaccine.

HSA made a stop to the Turlock area during their mobile clinic campaign in September and October.

The clinic will be closed Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year holiday.

For more information, the public can visit the HSA’s Website at www.hsahealth.org.

Reprinted by permission of the Turlock Journal.