Seasonal Flu Information
The Allen County Ambulance Service has been serving Scottsville and Allen County since 1979.
We answer over 3,000 calls per year in our area.
The Ambulance Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year.
We are here when you need us!
With flu season upon us it is important that for individuals take preventative measures against spreading it throughout the community. According to experts at the CDC, "The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. (O,. et al, 2018)." The flu vaccine is made available in many places throughout the community during the flu season so don't forget to stop and get yours today!
O., D., & D. (2018, August 27). Key Facts About Influenza (Flu). Retrieved October 24, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
Influenza. (n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2018, from http://www.who.int/mediacentre/infographic/influenza/en/