Amador County – Amador County Public Health Department has scheduled two upcoming flu vaccination clinics for community members, one on Oct. 31, and one on Nov. 17 at the Public Health building on Conductor Boulevard in Sutter Creek.

Public Health officials in a release this week said FluMist nasal vaccination clinics will again be offered for students at their school sites. Amador County Unified School District is currently working with Public Health to organize the school site flu clinic vaccination schedule. Dates and locations will soon be released.

Dr. Bob Hartmann, county public health officer, said “it is recommended that everyone plan on getting their seasonal flu vaccination this year. The flu vaccination is the best protection against the flu.”

Flu prevention measures are also important. Key recommendations are to wash hands often with warm soapy water for at least 30 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizers. Another recommendation is to cover coughs and sneezes, and if you cough or sneeze into a tissue, throw it away and then wash your hands. A third reminder tip is, if you are sick, stay home.

Flu symptoms include a fever of 100 degrees or higher and a cough or sore throat. Headache, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea could also be present.

The public flu clinics are 2-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, and 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Health & Human Services Building, located at 10877 Conductor Boulevard in Sutter Creek.

For more info on the flu clinics, call Public Health at (209)223-6407.

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