(Dec. 17, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital/Health System still has a small supply of this year’s flu vaccine on hand and will be administering flu shots by appointment.
Individuals can request an appointment for vaccination by calling the Infection Control Department at Atlantic General Hospital at 410-641-9190, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3p.m. Patients must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine. Donations are accepted.
Influenza and complications resulting from the virus kill an estimated 20,000 people each year, according to the CDC. Although rates of influenza vaccinations have increased in recent years, health surveys indicate that less than half of the high-risk population receives a yearly vaccine.
Since flu viruses mutate often, vaccines should be repeated each year.
Individuals can request an appointment for vaccination by calling the Infection Control Department at Atlantic General Hospital at 410-641-9190, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3p.m. Patients must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine. Donations are accepted.
Influenza and complications resulting from the virus kill an estimated 20,000 people each year, according to the CDC. Although rates of influenza vaccinations have increased in recent years, health surveys indicate that less than half of the high-risk population receives a yearly vaccine.
Since flu viruses mutate often, vaccines should be repeated each year.