Seasonal Flu Program

Flu Clinic Schedule                     Flu Facts

Influenza Surveillance

Vaccine Information Statement-Inactivated

Vaccine Information Statement-Live, Intranasal

2010-2011 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Eligibility Requirements

The Canton City Health Department will provide vaccine to children through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and for adults at a cost of $20.00 per vaccination.

Please check back for the Seasonal Flu Vaccination Schedule in early September 2010.

What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average:
   • 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu
   • more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications
   • about 36,000 people die from flu

Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.


Complications of Flu
Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.


How Flu Spreads
Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.