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Don't forget to get flu shots; the season is here

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the week after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27-Dec. 2, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of November, December and beyond.

The Cherokee County Texas Health Department is providing flu (influenza) vaccinations Mondays -Thursdays from 7 a.m. - 6 p. m. at its clinics located at 593 N. Main in Rusk and 510 E. Commerce St. in Jacksonville. The vaccination costs $20. Vaccines are given on a first come, first served basis. Maps to each location are available at www. cchdtexas.org. For businesses and/or organizations to schedule an on-site clinic at their location call Pam Davis at (903) 586-6191 or email pdavis@texashan.org.

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 five to 20 percent of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and approximately 36,000 die from flu.

Older persons, young children and those with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious flu complications and are encouraged to get vaccinations.

Old yearbooks are on

sale in Alto

Is there an Alto Yellowjacket fan on your Christmas list? Alto ISD is selling extra yearbooks for the following years: 1980, 1996, 1997 and 2001-07.

For years 1980-2006, the cost is $25. The 2007 book is $45.

For more information, contact LeAnn Jones at ljones@mail.alto. esc7.net or call (936) 674-9898.