Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi 12-21-21)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District has updated the community on the importance and availability\u00a0 of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza.<\/p>\n
On the December 21, 2021 Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2\u00a0 CVHD Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler provided the updated information.<\/p>\n
Below is the Q&A that Robin provided for our show.<\/p>\n
Q:\u00a0 Central Valley is here to talk about COVID vaccinations and Flu \u2013 How is it going with vaccinations this year?<\/p>\n
A:\u00a0 Good morning so Central Valley has had a busy fall \u2013 typically we provide flu shots at businesses, schools and other community locations \u2013 this year we have provided just over 2200 flu vaccinations.\u00a0 We have also been busy with COVID vaccinations for those 1, 2 and booster doses.\u00a0\u00a0 We are seeing a slow down right now, but we are here today to let the public know it is not to late for a vaccination flu or COVID<\/p>\n
A:\u00a0 Each year seasonal influenza circulates in the community \u2013 this is not your stomach flu \u2013 influenza is a respiratory virus \u2013 that can lead to pneumonia or serious illness.\u00a0\u00a0 Flu shots help prevent those serious complications form season influenza.\u00a0\u00a0 This is all further complicated with the fact that COVID is circulating in the community.<\/p>\n
A:\u00a0 Flu shots are a yearly vaccination that we begin providing late September and into October.\u00a0\u00a0 Once you have a flu shot it takes about 2 weeks to become effective to prevent the flu and the coverage lasts about 6 months.\u00a0\u00a0 In North Dakota we can see influenza circulating from November into March.\u00a0\u00a0 North Dakota is starting to see more cases of influenza which we anticipate to increase as more people gather together for the holidays.\u00a0 ND had 572 cases this season and Stutsman County has seen 17.\u00a0\u00a0 The primary strain right now is Influenza A.\u00a0 We do know that the vaccine is a good match for the flu this year. In North Dakota among all age groups influenza vaccinations are down slightly from last year.<\/p>\n
It is not to late for the flu shot and Central Valley still has high dose vaccine available if someone wants a flu shot.\u00a0 Also if you have anyone who is unable to get out for appointments \u2013 we are willing to come to a home to provide a flu or COVID vaccination if needed.\u00a0 You just need to call us to set up an appointment.<\/p>\n
Q so flu and covid are both respiratory virus with similar symptoms so what might be the differences people should look for.<\/strong><\/p>\n Q..\u00a0 Of course we hear daily about COVID \u2013 how or what is CVHD currently doing around COVID?<\/strong><\/p>\n A;\u00a0 Yes we continue to do work with COVID in the community \u2013 December 22 will mark our one year anniversary when we received the first COVID vaccine in Stutsman County \u2013 we received 300 does with that first shipment \u2013 and today we have provided 12816 covid vaccinations!\u00a0\u00a0 And we are continuing to provide community covid testing as well.<\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 So if someone wants a COVID or Flu vaccination what should they do?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:\u00a0 Central Valley is vaccinating at our office for COVID and Flu \u2013 we have set up dates and times and people can register for an appointment for either vaccination.\u00a0 To find these clinics to register you can visit our website at centralvalleyhealth.org.\u00a0 OR if you are unable to use the computer you can call us at 701-252-8130 and one of our nurses will get back to you and help you register for the appointment.\u00a0 Also if you have a family member that is home bound and unable to come out and needs either a flu or COVID vaccination call us \u2013 we can come to the home to provide the vaccination.<\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 is there costs with either vaccination?<\/strong>\u00a0 There is not a cost \u2013 we do submit to insurance plans for the cost to administer the COVID vaccination the vaccine is free\u00a0 – flu shots we also bill insurance \u2013 and most plans do cover the costs.\u00a0 We do have some programs for adults with no insurance to help provide a free flu shot \u2013 so if you have questions about costs \u2013 again call us and we can help.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks for providing vaccination information \u2013 will CVHD continue COVID testing?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:\u00a0 Yes right now we are testing 2 days a week at the civic center in Jamestown \u2013 from 11 to 1.\u00a0\u00a0 We do plan to continue this into the new year \u2013 as long as there are not other events at the civic center we will be able to use the exchequer room to provide testing.\u00a0 This event is being assisted by Staff from the ND Department of Health.\u00a0\u00a0 And we ask that you pre-register at testreg.nd.gov<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once again \u2013 if you are interested in vaccinations \u2013 visit CVHD website or call them at 252-8130 and if you want testing \u2013 you can also find that information at CVHD website<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Testing is recommended before and after the holiday as you gather with family and friends you increase your chance of being exposed to illness \u2013 covid or influenza.\u00a0 Also if you are sick please stay home \u2013 I know that is hard but it really is the best way to prevent spreading illness.<\/p>\n Our website is Centralvalleyhealth.org for up to date information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi 12-21-21)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District has updated the community on the importance and availability\u00a0 of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. 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