On Saturday (9/28) Kaiser Permanente began their annual flu clinic, in which members received the flu shot or flu mist at no additional charge. My mentor Joan Pleta and the rest of Pediatrics organized the event. The event was held at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park starting from 8:30 am to 5pm. The event was a huge success with over a thousand people showing up and received the vaccination.
Whats the difference between the flu mist and flue shot?
This year the flu shot covers 3 strains of the virus while the flu mist covers 4 strains. The flu mist is a mist that you breath in, almost like you have water up your nose.
Why do I need a flu shot?
Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. The “seasonal flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community.
My tasks at the even consisted of making copies, setting up the booths, giving out flu forms to the patients, "camera man" ( Photos of the event will be posted later. Once I have the approval), giving out stickers, counting the flu forms, restocking the nurses supplies of needles, cottons, band aids, etc. and giving out waters.
"The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year." -CDC
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