BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to get vaccinated against influenza, as the flu season has already begun, with 11 laboratory confirmed cases identified since September 1st. The majority of the cases so far have been subtyped as influenza A (H3N2), with a few classified as influenza B. The vaccine protects against both influenza A and B. “We […]
Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler, Director of Health and Human Services, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, and Department of Health mascot, “Sure Shot” have announced Baltimore County’s Super Saturday, free flu vaccination clinics. The free, flu vaccination clinics will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon at the following locations: Drumcastle Government Center 6401 York Road, First Floor Baltimore, […]
On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for this flu season. Maryland public health officials say they have detected a marked increase in influenza activity since mid- to late-December and are warning the public to take measures to prevent influenza, including getting the flu vaccine. The Department of Health detected its […]
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of Health and Human Services and “Sure Shot,” the Department of Health mascot, announced this week that Baltimore County would hold “Super Saturday” free flu vaccination clinics this weekend. On Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, the department will hold public flu vaccination clinics at the following locations […]