McHenry County makes flu treatment available
The McHenry County Department of Health is making the flu medicines Tamiflu and Relenza available to primary care physicians and pharmacies as treatment of H1N1 symptoms in high-risk people. The department received two shipments of the antivirals as part of the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control's Strategic National Stockpile. The medicines are free to those who are not able to afford them otherwise. The CDC remains cautious of a third wave of H1N1 in the spring, coupled with seasonal flu. Those exhibiting H1N1 symptoms should check with their health care provider for antiviral availability. For more flu tips, visit mcdh.info or call the department's H1N1 hotline at (815) 334-2800.
Flu vaccine at the library
The Dundee Township Library will offer vaccines for H1N1, seasonal flu and pneumonia from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28. The shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The H1N1 shots are $15, while the seasonal flu shot is $25 and the pneumonia vaccine is $45. Cash or check payments are accepted. Medicare is not. The H1N1 vaccine is an injectable shot containing a dead virus. The nasal spray will not be available. Children through 10 years of age should get two doses of the vaccine about a month apart. If your child has already received one dose a minimum of 30 days ago (injection or nasal spray), he or she they can receive a second dose at the library. Children 11 or older and adults need only one dose. For details, call the library at (847) 428-3661 or visit online at dundeelibrary.info. The Dundee Township Library is at 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee.
Carpentersville needs volunteers
The Village of Carpentersville is looking for candidates to serve on the village's newly adopted Business Development Commission. The seven-member commission will be appointed on the basis of experience and background. Not all members will be required to be village residents. However, at least four members must be electors and residents of the village for at least one year. One resident will be a consumer and registered to vote. The commission will function in an advisory capacity and will meet at least monthly.
The McHenry County Department of Health is making the flu medicines Tamiflu and Relenza available to primary care physicians and pharmacies as treatment of H1N1 symptoms in high-risk people. The department received two shipments of the antivirals as part of the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control's Strategic National Stockpile. The medicines are free to those who are not able to afford them otherwise. The CDC remains cautious of a third wave of H1N1 in the spring, coupled with seasonal flu. Those exhibiting H1N1 symptoms should check with their health care provider for antiviral availability. For more flu tips, visit mcdh.info or call the department's H1N1 hotline at (815) 334-2800.
Flu vaccine at the library
The Dundee Township Library will offer vaccines for H1N1, seasonal flu and pneumonia from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28. The shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The H1N1 shots are $15, while the seasonal flu shot is $25 and the pneumonia vaccine is $45. Cash or check payments are accepted. Medicare is not. The H1N1 vaccine is an injectable shot containing a dead virus. The nasal spray will not be available. Children through 10 years of age should get two doses of the vaccine about a month apart. If your child has already received one dose a minimum of 30 days ago (injection or nasal spray), he or she they can receive a second dose at the library. Children 11 or older and adults need only one dose. For details, call the library at (847) 428-3661 or visit online at dundeelibrary.info. The Dundee Township Library is at 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee.
Carpentersville needs volunteers
The Village of Carpentersville is looking for candidates to serve on the village's newly adopted Business Development Commission. The seven-member commission will be appointed on the basis of experience and background. Not all members will be required to be village residents. However, at least four members must be electors and residents of the village for at least one year. One resident will be a consumer and registered to vote. The commission will function in an advisory capacity and will meet at least monthly.
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