Shot Certificate #CEL001

This Certificate entitles the bearer to receive one influenza vaccination at

Celebration School’s

“Healthy School, Healthy Home” program

Where: North Gymnasium

When: Wednesday, October 24th

Time: 6pm until 8pm

Dear Celebration School Supporter,

On behalf of all the Students, Faculty, and Staff at Celebration School, I want to say

“Thank you” for participating in our “Healthy School, Healthy Home” program which is

designed to not only help keep all of us healthy and well this flu season, but also provides a

unique and different fund raising venue for us this year.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that getting an annual influenza vaccination

is the single best way to help protect you and your family from the sometime debilitating

effects of the flu.

By purchasing one of these Flu Shot Certificates and getting vaccinated you are not only helping to

protect yourself, but all those you come in contact with at home, work, and here at school.

Your participation also helps to support many important programs here at our school

because this program is also a “healthy alterative to fundraising” whereby a portion of

each certificate that is sold is donated back to the school, similar to wrapping paper and

candy sales programs.

Don’t forget to keep the receipt you will receive the night of the program as we would

encourage you to submit it to your health insurer for possible reimbursement under your

healthcare plan.

Thank you again for caring enough to help keep our

school healthy this flu season.

Wishing you and your family the Best of Health,

John Adams

Celebration School Principal

What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average: • 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;

• more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and;

• about 36,000 people die from flu.

• Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

Know the symptoms of Flu • fever (usually high)

• headache

• extreme tiredness

• sore throat

• runny or stuffy nose

• muscle aches

• Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults

Complications of Flu Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

How Flu Spreads Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through the coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

Preventing the Flu: Get Vaccinated The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination each year. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies develop that protect against influenza virus infection. Flu vaccines will not protect against flu-like illnesses caused by non-influenza viruses.

When to Get Vaccinated October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, but getting vaccinated in December or even later can still be beneficial. In fact, The 2007 National Influenza Vaccination Week will take place November 26–December 2. Most influenza activity occurs in January or later in most years. Though it varies, flu season can last as late as May.

FAST FACTS

• Approximately 1/5 of the U.S.

population attends or works in schools. (U.S. Dept of Ed, 1999).

• Some viruses and bacteria can live

from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. (Ansari, 1988; Scott and Bloomfield, 1989)

• Nearly 22 million school days are

lost annually due to the common cold alone. (CDC, 1996)

• Addressing the spread of germs in

schools is essential to the health of our youth, our schools, and our nation. Students need to get plenty of sleep and physical activity, drink water, and eat good food to help them stay healthy in the winter and all year.

Healthy School, Healthy Home Participation Rules and Regulations:

• Participation is open to anyone 4 years of age and older who has received an influenza vaccination in prior years. This cannot be a participant’s first vaccination.

• All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to give consent at the time of vaccination. • You should not be vaccinated if you:

Have a severe allergy to chicken eggs. Have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past. Developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously. Have a moderate or severe illness with a fever. You should wait to get vaccinated until your symptoms lessen.

• Certificate redeemable at any Clinical Mobility flu shot clinic throughout the 2007-08 flu season and may be used by someone other than purchaser, however certificate is non-refundable.

• Participants will be required to read, understand and sign a consent form explaining the risks and contraindications of receiving a flu shot at the clinic prior to receiving a shot.

• All vaccinations are administered by licensed nursing professionals who, at their sole discre-tion, can refuse to administer any vaccination based on their best clinical judgment.