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National Influenza Vaccination Week
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311
Frank X. Custer, Communications Director
Jessica Willingham, Communications Assistant
PHONE (610) 278-3061 FAX (610) 278-5943
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2013
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Norristown, PA (December 6, 2013) – The Montgomery County Health Department is joining with the Pennsylvania Department of Health in observing National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), December 8-14, 2013. This year’s NIVW campaign reminds everyone living in Pennsylvania about the importance of influenza immunization.
It is not too late for Montgomery County residents to receive their seasonal influenza vaccination. The rate of seasonal influenza activity peaks between January and March, so vaccination efforts should continue throughout the season. It takes about one to two weeks to build immunity after receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine.
Every year, an estimated 36,000 individuals die from influenza-related illnesses, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized nationwide. Rates of serious illness and death are highest among persons older than 65 years of age and persons of any age who have medical conditions that place them at increased risk for complications from seasonal influenza.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Montgomery County Health Department encourage everyone to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. For more information on immunization across the lifespan, contact the Montgomery County Health Department at 610-278-5117 or visit the website at www.health.montcopa.org.
The Montgomery County Health Department will be offering free influenza immunizations for Montgomery County residents from December 9-19, 2013. Please see the schedule for dates, times, and locations.