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MASS FLU CLINIC TO BE HELD
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lu season is quickly approaching and the Arkansas Department of Health will be holding mass flu clinics. The Polk County Health Unit, located at 702 Hornbeck, will offer flu vaccinations Thursday, September 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is no charge for the flu vaccine, and everyone will receive the vaccination whether they have insurance or not. However, if you have insurance bring your card with you to the clinic-even if your insurance does not cover flu shots. People of all ages can get the flu and annual flu vaccination is recommended for most adults and children six months and older. The vaccine is not only to protect yourself, but also to decrease the possibility of expos-
ing others to the flu because the virus is spread so easily. A simple touch of a door knob with the virus on it and then touching your nose or mouth spreads the flu. As always, good hand washing habits are key in preventing the spread of the flu, but the best prevention is to get the vaccine. The vaccine is highly important because certain people are more likely to have serious health problems if they get the flu. Older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), people who smoke, and people who live in nursing homes are highly susceptible to health complications
FLU CLINIC CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
POLK COUNTY FARM FAMILY HONORED...
ALLEN STEWART PRESENTED MATT AND JESSICA DEBNAR WITH THE POLK FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR PLAQUE DURING THE ANNUAL FARM BUREAU MEETING HELD LAST MONDAY NIGHT. PHOTO BY HEATHER GRABIN• news@mypulsenews.com
THREE CANDIDATES COMPETE FOR MAYOR OF MENA... SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 3
CANDIDATE RON TILLY
CANDIDATE BRANDON MARTIN
CANDIDATE SETH SMITH