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Immunization News
October 25, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Monroe on Thursday, Oct. 26. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.
October 24, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Lafayette on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.
October 19, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding flu vaccination clinics throughout the central region of the state. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.
October 17, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling flu vaccination clinics throughout the state. A flu clinic is set for Wednesday, October 18 in Winnfield. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.
October 12, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling flu vaccination clinics throughout the state. The first clinic is set for Monday, October 16 in Thibodaux. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.
September 05, 2017
The Louisiana Department of Health has provided these vaccine recommendations to health care providers throughout Louisiana.
March 16, 2017
The Louisiana Department of Health reports that cases of mumps are beginning to appear in Louisiana. As of Wednesday, there have been 12 cases* of mumps reported by the LDH Office of Public Health.
December 01, 2016
The Louisiana Department of Health reminds state residents to get their annual flu shot if they have not done so already. An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone older than six months who does not have a complicating condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
October 18, 2016
Nasal flu spray no longer recommended after being found ineffective by CDC
August 20, 2016
The Louisiana Department of Health is providing the guidance below for individuals concerned about the need for a tetanus vaccine.