August 2010 PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND YOURSELF AGAINST THE
UPCOMING 2010-2011 FLU and H1N1 INFLUENZA |
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| Starting August 16,
2010, Playa Vista Medical Center has the 2010-2011 flu and pneumonia
vaccinations available on a first come basis. At the recommendation
of the World Heath Organization, the Northern
Hemisphere's 2010–2011 seasonal influenza vaccine will include the
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine. Thus only one vaccination is needed and
you will be protected against the 2010-11 seasonal flu and the
2010-11 H1N1 Influenza.
No appointment is
necessary and only a Flu Vaccine Consent Form needs to be completed.
The cost for the flu vaccine is only $25. FLU
VACCINATIONS CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. The U.S. 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine will protect against an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus, and the 2009 H1N1 virus that emerged last year to cause the first global pandemic in more than 40 years and resulted in substantial illness, hospitalizations and deaths. The Seasonal 2010-11 vaccine has begun shipping from manufacturers and CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a 2010-2011 flu vaccine for the upcoming season as vaccine is available. SAVE SPENDING ON UNNECESSARY HEALTH COSTS AND LOST DAYS FROM
WORK AND SCHOOL BY PROVIDING FLU VACCINATIONS TO ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY AND CARE TAKERS
H1N1
INFLUENZA UPDATE The U.S. Public Health Emergency for 2009 H1N1 Influenza expired on June 23, 2010. On August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic globally. For information about CDC’s response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, visit The 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Summary Highlights, April 2009-April 2010. Internationally, 2009 H1N1 viruses and seasonal influenza viruses are co-circulating in many parts of the world. It is likely that the 2009 H1N1 virus will continue to spread for years to come, like a regular seasonal influenza virus. Please visit the CDC’s website http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ for further information.
PNEUMONIA VACCINATIONS The CDC also recommends a pneumonia vaccination for those at risk. Those at risk include:
The cost for the pneumonia vaccine is $60. The pneumonia vaccination can be given at the same time as the Flu Shot and requires only a Pneumonia Vaccine Consent Form to be completed. The target population for the pneumonia vaccination is those that are most likely to die or have serious complications from the flu. The vaccine provides protection against pneumonia for up to 10 years thereby providing protection not only for this flu season but for future seasons as well. 1/3 of all flu related pneumonia deaths can be prevented by vaccination. Side affects of pneumonia vaccine are mostly local and include swelling and tenderness.
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AGAINST THE FORECASTED 2010/2011 FLU SEASON AND SAVE SPENDING ON UNNECESSARY HEALTH COSTS AND LOST DAYS FROM WORK AND SCHOOL BY PROVIDING VACCINATIONS TO YOUR FAMILY AND YOU AGAINST THE UPCOMING FLU AND PNEUMONIA SEASON Playa Vista Medical Center is conveniently located in Concert Park in Playa Vista serving the residents and visitors of Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica and Westchester. As an urgent care center we treat a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries including sprains and fractures, childhood illnesses, bruises and lacerations, asthma and bronchitis, ear aches, coughs and sore throats, flu and fevers, minor allergic reactions from bites and stings, rashes and minor burns, and work related injuries. For further information or to schedule a flu clinic, please visit our website http://www.pvmedcenter.com or contact Susan Karpiel at 310-862-0400 (clinic), 562-883-0629 (cell) or via email skarpiel@pvmedcenter.com or susankarpiel@verizon.net |
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