Baton Rouge—Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein will be joined by State Sen. Fred Mills and DHH Region 4 Medical Director Dr. Tina Stefanski to kick off the state's annual flu vaccination campaign at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10.
Each year, more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized because of the flu and more than 36,000 die from influenza-related causes. While Louisiana normally doesn't see increased flu activity until January, DHH surveillance has noted a recent uptick in reported cases across the state.
WHO: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
WHAT: Spread the Word, Not the Flu! Campaign Kickoff
WHERE: Breaux Bridge Health Unit, 1555 Gary Dr., Breaux Bridge, La.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
In keeping with this year's theme of the flu vaccine campaign "Spread the Word, Not the Flu! It's Time to Get the Shot," similar kick-off events will be held in each area of the state with local leaders and medical officials. Each of these regional events will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the following locations:
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Region 1 (New Orleans Metro) |
Region 2 (Capital Area) |
Region 3 (South Central La.) |
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Region 5 (Southwest Louisiana) |
Region 6 (Central Louisiana) |
Region 7 (Northwest Louisiana) |
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Region 8 (Northeast Louisiana) |
Region 9 (Northshore) |
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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals strives to protect and promote health statewide and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all state citizens. To learn more about DHH, visit http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov. For up-to-date health information, news and emergency updates, follow DHH's blog, Twitter account and Facebook.
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