Drive-up influenza vaccine available in New Hanover County

New Hanover County, North Carolina (WWAY) — New Hanover County Public Health Authorities monitor 11 outbreaks and outbreaks in collective life, including nursing homes, housing facilities, and UNCW residential halls, with two New Hanover County residents dying from COVID-19 this week It states that it is doing.

According to health officials, one person who died this week was in his 80s and the other was in his 70s. Both were considered at high risk of serious illness due to age and underlying health.

This brings the total number of residents of New Hanover County who died from COVID-19 to 34.New Hanover County Public Health COVID-19 dashboard As information is processed and reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, it will be updated within a few days to reflect this number.

According to experts this week, the data show a slight decrease in new COVID-19 cases in New Hanover County, with the largest segment of COVID-19 cases identified in young adults aged 18-24 years. As the cold and flu season approaches, health officials recommend that everyone who can get the flu vaccine this year do so.

“Influenza vaccination not only prevents the flu and the serious symptoms of the flu, but also limits the flu epidemic in the region and continues to support COVID, which is a potential overshoot in the local health system. Protecting others by preventing runs. -19 “said Carla Turner, RN of MSHCA, Assistant Health Director of New Hanover County. “It is imperative that everyone who has been vaccinated against the flu and can continue to practice the three Ws can enjoy the fall activities and find a way to continue safely.”

New Hanover County Public Health provides a way for residents to get the flu vaccine.

• Promote influenza vaccination in the health and welfare building
  Beginning Monday, October 5, residents will be able to drive to the Healthhand Human Services Building on 1650 Greenfield Street in Wilmington to receive the flu vaccine free of charge. Influenza vaccine is available for people over 6 months from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. No residence certificate or insurance required, no reservation required. Insured residents are required to submit a health insurance card, but public health does not require payment. The drive-up service is exclusively for influenza vaccines. For other vaccinations or additional vaccinations, call 910-798-3500 to book a public health clinic.
• Drive-through event with influenza vaccination and medication
  On Saturday, October 24, residents will be able to drive the parking lot between Brunswick and Hanover streets in downtown Wilmington (next to the Schwartz Center) from 10 am to 2 pm to receive the flu vaccine for free. I can do it. No residence certificate or insurance required, no reservation required. In addition, residents may bring unused and / or expired medications for proper disposal. The drug can be a prescription, over-the-counter drug, vitamin or herb, and syringes and other sharp objects are also accepted. Residents can participate in the acquisition of influenza vaccines, drug drop-offs, or both. For more information, please contact us at 910-798-3500.

Find more places for flu shots Flu.NCDHHS.gov..

This week, Dr. Mandy Cohen, MD, Secretary of Health and Human Services, North Carolina, Lifting visit restrictions About collective living facilities that meet the guidelines from Medicare and Medicaid Service Center.. In addition, due to the decline and leveling off of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today a transition to Phase 3 that will resume at 5 pm. Bars, music halls, nightclubs, theaters, entertainment venues, outdoor entertainment venues and arenas offering outdoor services can be reopened with restricted occupancy and increased hygiene practices.

Limits for large gatherings of 25 indoors and 50 outdoors, face cover requirements, and alcohol sales ending at 11 pm remain valid.For more information Click here for Phase 3..

Companies can contact the New Hanover County Coronavirus Call Center Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm to set up consulting on processes, security measures, and best practices. More information and resources for your business can be found at the following URL: Health.NHCgov.com/Coronavirus..

Public health authorities continue to work with community partners to monitor COVID-19, implement best practices, and provide testing. A list of free community COVID-19 test events can be found at: Health.NHCgov.com/Coronavirus.. Residents are encouraged to continue practicing three Ws to delay the spread of COVID-19.

• Wear a face cover when going out in public
• Wait 6 feet from others outside the house
• Frequently wash hands and surfaces with heavy contact