It's Not To Late for a Flu Vaccine - Public Service Announcement

Voice Over: Each winter millions of people suffer from the flu. In the United States, 36,000 die from the flu and its complications every year. Most are 65 and over but the flu can also be life threatening for infants and people of any age who have chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, or diseases of the heart, lung or kidney.

I'm Supervisor Federal Glover.

Did you know that less than half of the African-American population ages 65 and over gets an influenza vaccine?

Getting a flu vaccine is the single, best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.

You're not too late. Get your flu vaccine today!

The flu shot is recommended for people 50 and older, for children from 6 months to 5 years, people with chronic diseases of he heart, lung and liver, healthcare workers, pregnant women, and people who care for children under the age of five.

To find a flu clinic near you call the Health Services Flu Clinic Line at 925-313-6469 or go to flu clinic locator dot org.

Remember It's not too late to get your flu vaccine.

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