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DHSS Press Release

Dr. Kara Odom Walker, Secretary
Jill Fredel, Director of Communications
302-255-9047, Pager 302-357-7498
Email: jill.fredel@delaware.gov

Date: January 10, 2019
DHSS-01-2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: DPH TO HOLD FLU CLINIC JAN. 16, 2019, AT LEGISLATIVE HALL IN DOVER

WHO:	Division of Public Health (DPH) Community Health Services Section, Southern Health Services staff
WHAT:	Free annual flu clinic at Legislative Hall for members of the General Assembly, Legislative Hall staff, and members of the public ages 9 years and older.
WHY:	Influenza activity has increased significantly in the last few weeks. Getting the flu vaccine is the first and best line of defense against getting the flu. As long as flu viruses are circulating, people should continue to get their flu vaccine. Vaccinated Delawareans are better protected from flu illness and complications, and help to protect friends and family as well. As of Dec. 29, 2018, the most recent date for which statistics are available, there have been 687 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in Delaware during the 2018-2019 flu season. This number reflects only lab-confirmed cases of the flu; the actual number of cases circulating statewide is likely much higher. There have been 118 cases requiring hospitalization, and five flu-related deaths. DPH announced three flu-related fatalities last week involving two Sussex County men and one Sussex County woman. In addition, two additional deaths involving a Kent County woman and a New Castle County woman occurred in the past week, bringing the total number of flu-related fatalities to five. The individuals ranged in age from 51 to 77. All five individuals were infected with Influenza A and all had underlying health conditions.
WHEN:	Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. Adults should bring photo identification. Persons with Medicaid or Medicare should bring insurance cards. Wear a sleeveless or loose shirt with easy access to the upper arm. Members of the public will need to go through security upon entering Legislative Hall.
WHERE:	Legislative Hall - Library (basement level) 410 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901
PHOTOS:	DPH staff administering influenza vaccinations.
QUESTIONS:	302-744-4704
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:	Flu vaccines are available at many pharmacies and grocery stores, and through primary care physicians and some specialists. To find participating stores, enter your zip code in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) flu vaccine finder at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/. Flu vaccination opportunities statewide at DPH clinics through June 2019 or until vaccines run out: Porter State Service Center, 509 W. 8th St., Wilmington. For all ages 9 and up. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hudson State Service Center, 501 Ogletown Road, Newark. For all ages, including children age 6 months and older. Call 302-283-7587 (choose Option 2) to make an appointment Monday through Friday. Williams State Service Center, 805 River Road, Dover. For all ages, including children age 6 months and older. Call 302-857-5140 to make an appointment Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Milford State Service Center - Riverwalk, 253 N.E. Front St., Milford. For ages 9 years and older. Call 302-424-7130 to make an appointment on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Anna C. Shipley State Service Center, 350 Virginia Ave., Seaford. For all ages, including children age 6 months and older. Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information, call 302-628-6772. Adams State Service Center, 544 S. Bedford St., Georgetown. For all ages, including children age 6 months and older. Walk-ins welcome on Thursdays only from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. To learn more about how to protect yourself and others from the flu, go to http://flu.delaware.gov or call DPH at 1-800-282-8672. A person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech-disabled can call the DPH phone number above by using TTY services. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-232-5460 to type your conversation to a relay operator, who reads your conversation to a hearing person at DPH. The relay operator types the hearing person's spoken words back to the TTY user. To learn more about TTY availability in Delaware, visit http://delawarerelay.com Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. DPH, a division of DHSS, urges Delawareans to make healthier choices with the 5-2-1 Almost None campaign: eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day, have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time each day (includes TV, computer, gaming), get 1 or more hours of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugary beverages.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

MEDIA ADVISORY: DPH TO HOLD FLU CLINIC JAN. 16, 2019, AT LEGISLATIVE HALL IN DOVER

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