What's New at FHC
A message from Dr. Dunn
"We in Bonner County need to recognize the importance of protecting our children from diseases like measles that were all to common in the past. Review your child's vaccination record to make sure they are up to date on all vaccines. If you have any questions, please contact us to verify that all vaccinations are up to date." Dr Dunn
The number of reported measles cases around the world rose by 31% from 2016 to 2017, affecting more than 6.7 million individuals, most of whom were young children. The increase is attributed, in part, to inadequate vaccine coverage, according to a report from the CDC and the World Health Organization in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "Without urgent efforts to increase vaccination coverage and identify populations with unacceptable levels of under-, or unimmunized children, we risk losing decades of progress in protecting children and communities against this devastating, but entirely preventable disease," said Dr. Soumya Swaminathan of the WHO.
Flu shots are available!
Stop by and get your flu shot anytime between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Established patients - we will bill your insurance.
What You Should Know for the 2018 – 2019 Flu Season
Fight flu this season by getting your flu vaccine and encouraging others to protect themselves and their loved ones by doing the same.
Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu and its potentially serious complications. CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated by the end of October.
What is new this flu season?
• Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating flu viruses
• Any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccines are recommended
• The nasal spray flu vaccine (LAIV) is again a vaccine option. Ask your health care provider about what vaccine is right for you
Learn more about what’s new for the 2018-2019 flu season.