GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – As part of Brown County’s 200th Anniversary, a “This is Public Health” Flu shot clinic was held.
At Heritage Hill in Green Bay Wednesday afternoon, sleeves were rolling up for the flu shot.
Adults and children lined up and County Public Health Officer Anna Destree says the mission to help prevent the flu in Brown County got underway.
“We know that the flu is preventable, and the single best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine.”
Destree says last year was a rough year so this year it was important to bring awareness to flu prevention and provide flu shots and little to no cost.
“If it doesn’t prevent illness, then it can at least prevent the severity of illness which means less time away from work, school, and play.”
Not everyone elects to get the flu shot and while Destree says it does come highly recommended to get one, those that choose not to should at least practice habits that would keep the flu away.
“Avoiding sick people, not sharing utensils, eating healthy foods, getting plenty of rest and not smoking.”
The vaccination Wednesday was 20 dollars for adults, and free for children.
The flu vaccination is recommended for all people 6 months and older.
Symptoms of the flu include fever, headache, non-productive cough, sore throat, running nose and the feeling of being very tired.
Those who believe that they have flu symptoms should contact a healthcare provider right away.
Brown County residents will have multiple opportunities to get a flu shot.
