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| Diabetes Prevention and Control Program |
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908
Phone:(401) 222-3442
Fax:(401) 222-4415
Contact:
Lonnie Beattie |
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Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Flu and Pneumonia Prevention
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Take Control
Consider the odds:
- During flu epidemics, deaths among people with diabetes increase 5-15%;
- People with diabetes are 6 times more likely to be hospitalized with flu complications;
- Each year, 10-30,000 deaths in the United States are associated with influenza and pneumonia
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Need a Flu or Pneumonia Vaccine?
Call your primary care physician!
To find a flu clinic in your community click here: RI Flu Clinics Link or call toll free 1-800-555-7858 |
Who should get a flu shot (Influenza vaccine)?
Anyone can get the flu, but there are certain groups of people who are considered at higher risk for developing serious complications from the flu. These people are:
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Anyone age 50 or older;
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Anyone aged less than 50 years with a serious long-term health problem such as: heart or lung disease, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, anemia or other blood disorders;
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Anyone whose immune system is compromised (example: HIV/AIDS patients);
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Residents of long-term care facilities (nursing homes);
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Anyone aged six months to 18 years who is on long-term aspirin therapy;
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Women who will be in their second or third trimester of pregnancy during flu season;
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Healthcare providers or family members who come in close contact with high-risk individuals.
What is recommended for the pneumonia vaccine?
Pneumonia vaccines are given on a patient-by-patient basis. You should ask your doctor if the pneumonia (Pneumococcal) vaccine is necessary for you or your child. Your physician will give you information about appropriate vaccination schedules and guidelines.
Additional information and resources
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Need a Flu or Pneumonia Vaccine?
Call your primary care physician!
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