JAMESTOWN, N.D. (CVHD) – Central Valley Health District (CVHD) still has high-dose flu vaccine available for those 65 and older.

“It’s not too late for a flu vaccine,” explained Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator. “Influenza season runs from October to April each year, and typically North Dakota sees a rise in influenza cases in March and April. Having the flu shot provides you with the best protection from seasonal influenza.”

Symptoms of influenza include:

• fever or feeling feverish/chills.
• cough.
• sore throat.
• runny or stuffy nose.
• muscle or body aches.
• headaches.
• fatigue (tiredness).
• some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

High-dose influenza vaccine is specifically formulated for those over 65, who are more susceptible to severe illness, and provides them with extra protection from influenza.

If you are homebound and unable to coming to the clinic or pharmacy, Central Valley Health can help.  Access to vaccination is important and CVHD can come to your home to provide the vaccination.

For more information or to make appointment for a nurse to come to your home, call CVHD at 252-8130 and leave a message on the immunization line or dial 0 to speak with a nurse.