Amador County - The Amador County Public Health Department will hold one more comprehensive flu clinic designed in part to prevent rising rates of whooping cough throughout the state.

Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is considered incredibly contagious, affecting close to 90 percent of those exposed to it, says the CDC. Close to 70 percent of infants under age 1 are hospitalized.

The clinic will offer the “Tdap” vaccine booster for tetanus and pertussis. Pneumonia vaccine shots are available for people 50 years old and older with chronic lung disease.

The clinic takes place November 30th at the Health and Human Services Building, 10877 Conductor Boulevard in Sutter Creek. Flu vaccines can also be received at regular immunization clinics held every first, third and fourth Tuesdays. Call 223-6407 for more information.

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