Delaware County Council reminds all residents about the importance of getting an annual flu shot. Whether it's the standard flu shot, the needle-free squirt-in-the nose option or the new smaller needle version, a flu vaccination is the best way to guard against the flu. Delaware County's flu prevention campaign is conducted by County Council, ICH and the county's Senior Medical Advisor Dr. George Avetian, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH), and members of the Delaware County Flu Task Force. "Receiving the flu vaccine is the first and most important step in preventing the flu and decreasing the risk of severe flu-related illnesses," said County Councilman Tom McGarrigle. "Each year, in the United States, 200000 people are hospitalized due to complications from the flu and 36000 people due from the flu and related complications. We want to ensure that Delaware County residents stay healthy." Dr. Avetian said everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated against the flu, and sufficient supplies of vaccine are now available. People at the greatest risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and chronic lung disease and individuals age 65 and older. The flu season usually occurs from fall through early spring. The peak of flu season has occurred anywhere from late November through March. The overall health impact of the flu, including infections, hospitalizations ...
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