October 4, 2012 — Where will you get your flu shot this season? The (LCGHD) has partnered with LorainCounty.com to provide an interactive, easy-to-use Flu Shot Locator. Defend against disease - get a flu shot and keep healthy!

Features of the Flu Shot Locator include:

• Flu clinic locations provided by LCGHD, Elyria City Health District and local pharmacies.


• Flu Shot prices for each clinic.


• Clinic sorting by date, location and sponsoring organization

Visit www.LorainCountyFlu.com to locate a flu clinic near you today!

LCGHD encourages all Lorain County residents to team up with a flu shot this season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect from flu viruses. The CDC recommends that all people 6 months of age and older should get a yearly flu vaccine, especially people who are at risk of severe flu and close contacts including:

• Health Care Workers


• Pregnant Women


• Children younger than 5


• People 50 years and older


• People with a diagnosed chronic illness

For the most up-to-date LCGHD clinic and flu prevention information; follow us on Twitter @LorainCoHealth; join us on Facebook or call the Flu Hotline at (440) 329-7926.