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The H1N1 Influenza continues to cause disease and death
Illinois residents should be vaccinated
Chicago, Illinois (NED) .- To recognize the importance of the National Week of Influenza Vaccination, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Department of Public Health officials joined Illinois Department of Health and Human Services U.S. (HHS), Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County, with the intention to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza.
"Avian H1N1 continues to circulate throughout the state of Illinois. Last week, it reported 67 hospitalizations and three deaths related to influenza H1N1 in Illinois. We are seeing a decrease in the number of cases of sick people, yet we continue to see hospitalizations and deaths from H1N1 virus, "said Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Department of Public Health Illinois. "Illinois residents should prepare to avoid getting sick. So time to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza is now. "
Officers responsible for public health of the city, state, county and country met this week to announce the National Week of Influenza Vaccination. And to remind residents of Illinois about the importance of getting vaccinated against the H1N1 influenza virus. After seven weeks of registering a decline in cases in patients suffering from influenza in the state, the state's residents have seen a small increase in cases with flu symptoms. Although not predict the likelihood a wave of H1N1 in the future, health officials know that vaccination is the most important step in protection against influenza.
"The National Week of Influenza Vaccination is a great opportunity to recognize that the H1N1 flu is a serious disease and as many mild cases some can be deadly. Although there are many lives to save and so we must inoculate ourselves and our families, "said Crystal Thomas, MPP, Regional Director of the Department of Health and Human Services United States."
"At this point the risk of a flu epidemic is very low. The number of cases increased significantly in early November and since then has been declining consistently, "said the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health Chicago, Bechara Choucair, MD "However, this is not the time to drop our guard. We take seriously the flu and we call upon the residents of Chicago to make it equally. "
Pharmacies may charge for the vaccine, usually between $ 12 to $ 22. This cost is covered by most health insurance. People must bring your insurance information to the pharmacy and health may be required to submit a receipt to the insurance company to be reimbursed. Those without health insurance can receive the vaccine against the H1N1 flu free in local health departments in Illinois.
For more information about avian H1N1 call toll Flu Information in Illinois at 866 - 848-2094. Translators are available.
Spanish-English Translation
The H1N1 Influenza continues to cause disease and death
Illinois residents should be vaccinated
Chicago, Illinois (NED) .- To recognize the importance of the National Week of Influenza Vaccination, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Department of Public Health officials joined Illinois Department of Health and Human Services U.S. (HHS), Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County, with the intention to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza.
"Avian H1N1 continues to circulate throughout the state of Illinois. Last week, it reported 67 hospitalizations and three deaths related to influenza H1N1 in Illinois. We are seeing a decrease in the number of cases of sick people, yet we continue to see hospitalizations and deaths from H1N1 virus, "said Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Department of Public Health Illinois. "Illinois residents should prepare to avoid getting sick. So time to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza is now. "
Officers responsible for public health of the city, state, county and country met this week to announce the National Week of Influenza Vaccination. And to remind residents of Illinois about the importance of getting vaccinated against the H1N1 influenza virus. After seven weeks of registering a decline in cases in patients suffering from influenza in the state, the state's residents have seen a small increase in cases with flu symptoms. Although not predict the likelihood a wave of H1N1 in the future, health officials know that vaccination is the most important step in protection against influenza.
"The National Week of Influenza Vaccination is a great opportunity to recognize that the H1N1 flu is a serious disease and as many mild cases some can be deadly. Although there are many lives to save and so we must inoculate ourselves and our families, "said Crystal Thomas, MPP, Regional Director of the Department of Health and Human Services United States."
"At this point the risk of a flu epidemic is very low. The number of cases increased significantly in early November and since then has been declining consistently, "said the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health Chicago, Bechara Choucair, MD "However, this is not the time to drop our guard. We take seriously the flu and we call upon the residents of Chicago to make it equally. "
Pharmacies may charge for the vaccine, usually between $ 12 to $ 22. This cost is covered by most health insurance. People must bring your insurance information to the pharmacy and health may be required to submit a receipt to the insurance company to be reimbursed. Those without health insurance can receive the vaccine against the H1N1 flu free in local health departments in Illinois.
For more information about avian H1N1 call toll Flu Information in Illinois at 866 - 848-2094. Translators are available.