PROVIDENCE – The flu virus has officially arrived in Rhode Island, and the R.I. Department of Health is strongly encouraging anyone who has not received a flu shot this season to do so as soon as possible.
This year’s flu vaccine will protect against both H1NI flu and seasonal flu, according to department officials.
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Especially for the elderly, pregnant women and for anyone with a chronic health condition or a weakened immune system, flu is considered a serious disease that can result in hospitalization or death, state health officials said.
“For an employer, promoting flu vaccination means a healthier work force and can reduce loss in work productivity,” said Annemarie Beardsworth, spokeswoman for the department. For the employee, she continued, “getting a flu shot can mean keeping yourself healthy and can help prevent the spread of the flu virus among co-workers.
Flu vaccine for children, adolescents and adults is available in provider offices, at pharmacies, at public clinics and at school-based flu vaccination clinics.
For a list of public flu clinics, visit: www.health.ri.gov.
