The influenza vaccine can not only protect pregnant women against the flu, it can also protect their newborn infants, health officials say.
Washington State has launched a multimedia campaign to promote flu prevention.
The campaign, WashYourHandsingTon, seeks to take a “lighter approach” to flu prevention with humorous ads and flyers.
The Department of Health recommends that everyone age 6 months and older receive the vaccine.
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Free vaccination clinics will be held for those who cannot afford to pay.z
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There are no safety concerns and kids don’t need to be revaccinated, officials say,
Some health centers offer free vaccination to those unable to pay.
“This is welcome news, but it by no means the epidemic is over.”
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7,000 more doses expected to arrive at local pharmacies next week
Many of the 44 participating pharmacies are taking appointments by phone today; some will be holding walk-up clinics without appointment next week
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