Public Health

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations

Contact Person for Referral:
Debbie Spicer, RN, Flu Program Manager

Tel: 541-265-4112
Flu Shot Information Line: 541-265-0416

The Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department will be providing flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics again this Fall. Our goal is to provide flu and pneumonia vaccination coverage for as many Lincoln County residents as possible.

Every year in the United States, on average, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and about 36,000 people die from flu.

Some people, such as older people, young children and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. But in order to protect yourself and to prevent the spread of flu to those close to you, an annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older.

Our public flu vaccination clinic dates, locations and times are posted here:

You may also contact the Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department’s Flu Information Hot Line at: 541-265-0416

Questions and Answers

See frequently-asked questions and answers about the flu.

Preventing Flu

Habits for Good Health

The following steps may help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu:

	Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
	Stay home when you are sick If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
	Cover your mouth and nose Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
	Clean your hands Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
	Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Links
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Flu Facts
Oregon Health Authority Flu Information
CDC A vian Influenza (Bird Flu) Links
Flu Government Link
Health Care Providers: Information for healthcare providers on vaccine and prevention and control of flu: Center for Disease Control and Prevention