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CDC: Most people, including children, need flu shots
Because last year’s flu vaccine provided so little protection, Missouri experienced a severe outbreak of the flu, said Lesha Peterson, spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
“For the state as a whole, it was a severe year with 30,978 cases,” she said. “In the previous year, we had 14,845. The performance of the vaccine explains why it was such a severe year last year.”
An ample supply of about 145 million doses — more than ever before — is available this year.
Influenza, an infectious respiratory disease caused by several viral strains, kills about 36,000 Americans each year and hospitalizes about 200,000, according to the CDC.
Joplin clinics
The Joplin Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations to Joplin residents at a cost of $20.
The vaccinations will be given by appointment on Friday, Oct. 10, and Monday, Oct. 13. Hours will be 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, people may phone 623-6122.
The clinics will be conducted in the upper-level entrance on the west side of the Joplin Health Department, 321 E. Fourth St. Payment should be made by cash, adult Medicaid or Medicare Part B. Those 65 or older should present a Medicare card (Part B), and a claim will be filed with Medicare on their behalf.
The department will not provide flu shots to pregnant women or children younger than 3. Those who are pregnant or have children younger than 3 may contact the department at 623-6122.
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