H1N1 flu clinic for high-risk groups, tomorrow & Saturday

[ron_newman]

Mayor Curtatone and the City of Somerville Health Department are pleased to offer a free family flu clinic for Somerville residents at the Immigrant Health Fair at the Edgerly School, 8 Bonair Street, on Friday December 4th from 5-7 p.m., and Saturday December 5th from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Vaccinations for H1N1 influenza will be available for the high priority groups as defined by the United States Centers for Disease Control, including:

• Pregnant women
• Care givers of infants under 6 months old
• Children and young people ages 2-24
• People with these underlying health conditions: Asthma, diabetes, immunosuppression, cardiac and neurological conditions

Vaccinations for Seasonal influenza will also be available in the “flu mist” formulation, which is appropriate for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49.

Those planning to receive a flu shot are asked to bring a valid insurance card, if available.

Additional clinics will be scheduled as vaccine becomes available. . For up-to-date information and clinic schedules, please visit the City of Somerville website: www.somervillema.gov or call 311.

Comments

Re: Called 311 just now; two things

[incandes-flower.livejournal.com]

Actually, I just called 311, got the number for the public health nurse to make an appointment and she told me this particular clinic is a walk-in. She said it is first come/first serve so it is probably important to go as soon as possible.

[en-ki.livejournal.com]

Hooray for official misinformation! Thanks for the update.

(I'm not actually going myself. My asthma is pretty mild and it looks like there are limited enough slots that I should wait.)