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Carmi Flu Clinic

Flu Clinic   Flu Season is just around the corner and every effort is being taken to avoid a season like last year, which was deadly across the nation. With that in mind, the White County Senior Citizens will host a flu clinic, sponsored by Wal-Mart Pharmacy... Read More.

Last Year’s Flu Season; Not Good

Last Year’s Flu Season; Not Good The Centers for Disease Control this week released some sobering statistics about last year’s flu season, but the numbers may not account for the people who got sick in Illinois. The CDC said 80,000 people in the U.S. died from the... Read More.

Flu Shots Available Friday

Flu Shots Available Friday The staff and pharmacists from Plum Street Pharmacy will be offering flu vaccines at the White County Senior Citizens Center in Carmi this Friday from 10am – 12:30.  There’s no charge for Medicare eligible patients and Plum Street will also bill... Read More.
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It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

The influenza activity level in Illinois remains widespread.  Similar to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports the number of influenza-related ICU admissions, influenza-related pediatric deaths, and influenza outbreaks.  The most recent report shows 1032 influenza-related... Read More.

It’s Not Too Early To Get A Flu Shot

As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated.  Because of concerns about how well the nasal spray vaccine worked during the past two flu seasons,... Read More.
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IDPH: It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

Influenza activity is increasing nationwide and in Illinois.  Many counties throughout the state are seeing more influenza-like-illnesses (100ºF or higher fever plus cough and/or sore throat), an increase in flu-related intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and more people testing positive for the flu.   “Flu season... Read More.

FMH reports seeing flu cases

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has seen the first few positive Influenza cases for 2017. Due to the known presence of influenza in the area, FMH has set up Respiratory Hygiene stations at the entrances of the Hospital and Medical Arts Complex. In addition, FMH wants... Read More.
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