ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), THE
SINGLE BEST WAY TO PROTECT AGAINST THE FLU IS TO GET VACCINATED EACH YEAR.
This quadrivalent vaccine offers protection against 4 strains of seasonal
flu including the H1N1 virus.
Flu vaccines are now available at North Oaks Walk-In Clinics in Hammond,
Ponchatoula and Walker, and no appointment is necessary. Select North
Oaks primary care and specialty clinics also provide the vaccine.
Locate the clinic below that best meets your needs.
Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and
lung disease are at greater risk of getting the flu and should be vaccinated.
Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and those who live
with or care for high-risk individuals, including senior adults and infants
younger than 6 months.
Other Weapons of Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination
combined with these healthy habits to help you beat the flu:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw
the tissue away after use.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand rub
when soap and water are unavailable.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you get sick, stay home for 24 hours after your fever is gone unless
medical care is needed. (You should be fever-free without the use of a
fever-reducing medicine.)
- While sick, avoid contact with others to prevent the spread of illness.
Flu shots are available at participating North Oaks Clinics listed below
for adults and children, age 6 months and older, including a specific
vaccine for those 65 and older. Self-pay options also are available at
$38 for adults and children, age 6 months and older, and $67 for age 65
and older. Cash, checks, credit cards and most insurances are accepted.
To schedule a clinic appointment for your flu shot, call (985) 230-2778
or (844) 277-8669.
Flu shots are available at the below participating North Oaks Clinics.