2007-2008 Flu Information Center
Welcome to the St. Joseph Flu Information Center for Brazos and surrounding counties. The information center is designed to provide current information on flu vaccinations, where vaccinations may be available, how to protect yourself from getting the flu, the signs and symptoms of the flu; the current number of flu cases reported in the area, and links to other information centers about Influenza; the Avian Flu and related topics.
Flu Vaccinations
How to reduce your chances of getting the flu
Signs and symptoms of the flu
Information on the Avian (or Bird) Flu
For More Information
Flu Vaccinations
Many local health care providers continue to receive shipments of flu vaccine throughout November and December. Flu vaccinations may be given throughout flu season, which stretches from November through March. Although St. Joseph works to keep this vaccination information as up to date as possible, the list may not reflect all locations providing flu vaccinations.
A number of organizations are offering flu vaccinations to at-risk patients only. At-risk patients are defined by the Centers For Disease Control as people who are 65 or older, people who suffer from a chronic or long-term disease, women who are pregnant during flu season, and children from 6 to 23 months old.
Flu Vaccination Resources
Your first resource for flu shots should be your family physician. Many family practice physician offices will continue to receive vaccine through November and December. If your doctor’s office does not have vaccinations available and will not be getting additional vaccine, a number of area organizations are offering flu vaccinations.
BRAZOS COUNTY:
St. Joseph Occupational Health Clinic
979-821-7373
Cost: $20.00
Times: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
No appointment necessary during above times.
Shots only available for ages 10 and older.
Clinic CLOSED Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Brazos County Health Department
Flu Shot Clinic Information:
Cost: $15.00, Medicare Part B accepted.
Times:
Thursday, Oct. 25, 9-11:30 a.m. (High-risk Individuals)
Thursday, Nov. 1, 9-11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m. (High-risk Individuals)
Friday, Nov. 2, 1:30-3:30 pm (High-risk Individuals)
Monday, Nov. 5, Open to general public during normal immunization clinic hours
Vaccines are offered on a first come-first serve basis.
Albertson's (615 University Drive, College Station, TX 77840)
979-260-4204
FLU SHOT CLINIC: October 22nd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(also offering pneumonia vaccinations at this time)
Cost: $30.00
No cost with Medicare
Contact Deena Neason for more information
Albertson's (2205 Longmire Drive, College Station, TX 77845)
979-764-3977
Cost: $30.00
No cost with Medicare
Contact Uchenna for more information
CVS Pharmacy (2411 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840)
979-693-8085
Date: Oct 17
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $30.00
No cost with Medicare Part B
No appointment necessary
Contact anyone at pharmacy for more information
CVS Pharmacy (3000 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX 77802)
979-822-7344
Date: Oct 23
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $30.00
No cost with Medicare Part B
No appointment necessary
Contact anyone at pharmacy for more information
HEB (725 E Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, TX 77802)
Date: October 19
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $25.00
No cost with Medicare Part B
Appointments required, call 1-877-432-9355
Walgreens (1751 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845)
979-764-1805
VACCINE CLINIC: October 24th, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
VACCINE CLINIC: November 15th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Flu Vaccine- $25.00, Pneumonia Vaccine- $50.00
Call 764-1805 for appointment
Appointment not necessary
BURLESON COUNTY:
Caldwell:
Caldwell Family Medicine Clinic
Walk-Ins Welcome (during the provided hours only)
Monday through Friday: 8:00AM to 9:00AM & 1:00PM to 2:00PM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
Somerville:
Somerville Family Medicine Clinic
By Appointment Only - Please call (979) 596-1441
Appointments Available: Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
LEE COUNTY:
Lexington:
Lexington Family Medicine Clinic
Walk-Ins Welcome (during the provided hours only)
Monday through Thursday: 9:00am to 10:00am and 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
LEON COUNTY:
Centerville:
Powell Memorial Family Health Center
Walk-ins Welcome Monday through Friday: 8:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
Normangee:
Normangee Family Medicine Clinic
Current Patients Only
Monday through Friday - 8:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
MADISON COUNTY:
Madisonville:
JB Heath Family Health Center
Walk-Ins Welcome (during the provided hours only)
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Fridays 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
ROBERTSON COUNTY:
Franklin:
Franklin Family Medicine Clinic
Walk-Ins Welcome (during these provided hours only)
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Also Friday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
Hearne:
Hearne Family Medicine Clinic
Walk-Ins Welcome (during these provided hours only)
Monday through Friday: 8:00AM to 11:00AM & 1:00PM to 4:15 PM
Flu Vaccinations: $27.00
Pneumonia Vaccinations: $59.00
If you have information regarding local flu vaccination clinics, you may submit them to webmaster@St-Joseph.org. Please include dates, times, location and price of the vaccination.
How to reduce your chances of getting the flu
If you have or have not had a flu vaccination, to reduce the chance of getting the flu:
Wash your hands frequently;
Cover your cough or sneeze;
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth;
Avoid close contact with people;
Avoid large, crowded public areas; and
Stay home if you feel sick.
Signs and symptoms of the flu
Flu symptoms will come on very quickly and may include fever, body aches, headache, sore throat, chills/sweats, stuffy nose and fatigue. Fever and body aches are big differences between the flu and other cold and sinus illnesses. Additionally, the flu rarely causes stomach or intestinal problems
Information on the Avian (or Bird) Flu
The avian flu should not be confused with the more common seasonal influenza.
What is avian influenza (bird flu)?
Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Across the world, wild birds carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. Bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and be fatal.
How does bird flu spread?
Infected birds shed flu virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. Susceptible birds become infected when they have contact with contaminated excretions or surfaces that have been contaminated. It is believed that most cases of bird flu infection in humans have resulted from contact with infected poultry or contaminated surfaces. The spread of avian influenza viruses from one ill person to another has been reported very rarely, and transmission has not been observed to continue beyond one person.
The H5N1 avian influenza virus is not transmitted to humans through properly cooked food. The virus is sensitive to heat. Normal temperatures used for cooking will kill the virus.
What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?
Symptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of bird flu may depend on which virus caused the infection.
How do people become infected?
Direct contact with infected poultry, or surfaces and objects contaminated by their excrements, is presently considered the main route of human infection.
Does the virus spread easily from birds to humans?
No. Though more than 100 human cases have occurred in the current outbreak, this is a small number compared with the huge number of birds affected and the numerous associated opportunities for human exposure, especially in areas where backyard flocks are common. No cases of the Avian flu have yet been reported in the United States.
For More Information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Influenza (Flu)
World Health Organization - Influenza (Flu)
WebMD - Cold and Flu
The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.
Sources: CDC.com and WHO.int
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