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City of York offering free flu shots for residents

The York City Bureau of Health will open up additional clinic times for free, influenza vaccines for York City residents to address the increase in influenza in...

The York City Bureau of Health will open up additional clinic times for free, influenza vaccines for York City residents to address the increase in influenza in our community.

Walk-in clinics for York City residents at the Albert S. Weyer Health Center, 435 West Philadelphia St., will be available during the following times:

Thursday, January 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, January 18 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Widespread flu activity is being reported nationally as well as in Pennsylvania.  The York City Bureau of Health recommends that all persons aged 6 months or older should get their flu vaccine, and especially those at high risk for complications from the flu, including:

•           Pregnant women

•           Residents of nursing homes and other long-term-care facilities

•           Individuals 65 years of age and older

•           Individuals under 65 years of age: with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema), kidney disease, diabetes, morbid obesity (BMI greater than 40), and neurological conditions; with medical conditions that cause a weakened immune system, such as various types of cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that causes AIDS, and certain medical treatments that alter the immune system.

Source: The York City Bureau of Health

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