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According to the Immunization Action Coalition: More than 30,000 adults die every year nationwide from vaccine-preventable diseases!
Community Health Improvement Partners - Immunize San Diego's mission is: Collaborating to protect all adults in the San Diego Community from vaccine preventable diseases through best practices in: coordinated outreach, immunization delivery, comprehensive evaluation and effective advocacy and funding.
Influenza
We encourage individuals in the following groups, who are at increased risk for complications from influenza (the flu) to visit your health care provider to discuss the benefits of influenza vaccination and obtain influenza immunization. If you are included in one of the groups below for increased risk for complications from the flu and do not have a family doctor, you can access information about flu vaccine clinics by clicking on the "Immunization Sites" link above.
Flu vaccine is recommended every year from October – April. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the flu vaccine to the following people:
- Children 6 months - 18 years (even if healthy)
- People with chronic conditions (heart disease, lung disease, asthma, cancer, diabetes, kidney or immune system disorders)
- Women who will be pregnant during flu season
- Healthcare providers
- People who take care of or live with children under 5 years or adults over 50 years
- Residents of nursing homes or other chronic care facilities
- People 50 years or older (even if healthy)
- Family members or anyone in close contact with people at risk of flu complications
The "FluMist" nasal spray flu vaccine is available for:
- 2-49 year olds (except pregnant women)
"FluMist" nasal spray flu vaccine is available for people between the ages of 2-49. The vaccine is Thimerosal free (mercury free). For more information about "FluMist", please visit: www.flumist.com
Pneumococcal
Pneumococcal vaccination is important and can be obtained any
part of the year. What's more, Medicare (Part B) pays for pneumococcal
and influenza immunizations. Please consult your doctor about pneumococcal
vaccination.
Tetanus-Diphteria (TD)
TD vaccination is recommended for anyone over 7 years old. Please
consult your doctor about TD vaccination.
Adult Immunization Hotline
CHIP has a toll free adult immunization hotline (1-877-358-0202).
The hotline number reaches the County Aging and Independence Services,
one of CHIP's partners in the Immunize San Diego Campaign.
San Diego County Immunization Initiative
Please visit the San
Diego County Immunization Initiative website for additional immunization
information for children and adults.
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