ODH encourages Ohioans to get vaccinated during National Influenza Vaccination Week

  • January 14, 2010
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As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) from Jan. 10-16, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), working with its local, state, and federal partners, is encouraging those who have not received their H1N1 vaccination to do so. “The flu virus will be less likely to spread in the coming months if more people are vaccinated,” said ODH director Dr. Alvin D. Jackson. “Vaccination has proven to be the safest and most effective way to fight the flu so I encourage all Ohioans to get vaccinated.” NIVW is a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine, after the holiday season and into January and beyond. Throughout the week, ODH will be sending important information and resources to those at risk for H1N1 flu. “The goal of this week is to educate Ohioans who have not yet received the vaccine about the importance of protecting themselves and their families against the flu,” Jackson said. For more information on vaccine availability, go to www.flu.ohio.gov or contact the ODH H1N1 information line at 866-800-1404 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.


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