Cayuga County - Flu & Immunization Clinics

8 Dill Street Auburn, N.Y. 13021 (315) 253-1560		Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Two seasonal flu clinics have been held this fall. Additional seasonal flu clinics may be scheduled based on flu supply. Click here to view Scheduled Dates Click here for Seasonal Flu Press Release Click here for other Local Seasonal Flu Clinics
10-23-09 H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Press Release

What is Seasonal Flu?

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Each year in the United States on average, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications, and; about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

What are the symptoms of the flu?

Symptoms	Cold	Flu
Fever	Rare in adults and older children, but can be as high as 102º F in infants and small children	Usually quite high (up to 102º F, but can go up to 104º F) and usually lasts 3 to 4 days
Headache	Rare	Sudden onset and can be severe
Muscle Aches	Mild	Usual and often sever
Tiredness and Weakness	Mild	Often extreme and can last two or more weeks
Extreme Exhaustion	Never	Sudden onset and can be severe
Runny Nose	Often	Sometimes
Sneezing	Often	Sometimes
Sore Throat	Often	Sometimes
Cough	Mild	Hacking cough Usual and can become severe

More Online Information

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Cayuga County Department of Health -- 160 Genesee Street -- Auburn, New York 13021 -- Phone: (315) 253-1451

Last Updated on Friday, October 23, 2009