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Influenza "Flu" vaccine is offered annually in the fall as a preventive health service for all residents of Greene County. Children below age 9 years are required to have a physician’s order. Vaccine is available at scheduled clinics held at the Health Department office. Off-site clinics are provided for various businesses and organizations, upon request.
Pneumonia vaccine is offered on a regular basis, especially in the fall with influenza vaccine, as a preventive health service for all residents of Greene County. No physician’s order is required for persons attending clinics. Vaccine is available at scheduled clinics held at the Health Department. Pneumococcal vaccine is available for children below 2 years of age through the childhood immunization program.
Although getting a vaccination is always recommended when possible, the following actions can also help you protect yourself and others from getting the flu:
 | Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. |
| Stay home when you are sick: If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. |
| Cover your mouth and nose: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. |
| Clean your hands: Washing your hands often will protect you from germs. |
| Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth: Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. |