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52 °F Forecast | Road Cams Friday, January 28, 2005 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Real Estate Guide Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Passport to the Rogue Valley EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People Volunteer Opportunities Moving to Southern Oregon? MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend January 12, 2005 Flu arrives; some vaccine is still left Influenza has arrived in Jackson County, but you may still be able to get protection against the virus if you move fast. Two cases of Type A influenza were confirmed in the county last week, said Hank Collins, Jackson County’s director of health and human services. Collins said the county had fewer than 50 doses of the traditional, injectable flu vaccine on Tuesday at its office at 1005 E. Main St. in Medford, but that vaccine could be gone by today. He noted that there is still plenty of Flu Mist, a vaccine administered as a nasal inhalant. Flu Mist, however, is only available to people between the age of 5 and 49. Community Health Center clinics in White City and Ashland still have the traditional vaccine, said Peg Crowley, director. To arrange an appointment, call 482-9741 in Ashland or 826-5853 in White City. The flu season typically peaks in Oregon in late January or February. Vaccine takes several days to take effect. Collins said people can protect themselves against the virus by washing hands frequently. People who are ill should stay home to limit the spread of the virus and cover their cough to prevent the spread of virus particles. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Student Loan Consolidation Conference Calls - $50/Month Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker, Trunk, Footlockers