County to Administer H1N1 Vaccine
Posted By J.T. on November 9, 2009
The Cass County Health Department will have two H1N1 Flu clinics in the near future.
Friday, November 13, 2009 5:00-8:00pm
Monday, November 30, 2009 4:00-7:00pm
Vaccine will be administered on a first-come, first served basis. The vaccine will be provided to the following priority groups:
· Pregnant Women
· Children six months through twenty-four years of age
· Caregivers of infants less than six months of age
· Healthcare workers and emergency medical services personnel
· People aged 25 - 64 years of age with chronic health conditions
The nasal spray vaccine, Flu Mist, will be administered to healthy individuals (who are not pregnant and age appropriate, age 2 through 49) who meet one of the priority groups specified above.
Pregnant women, children six months of age, and people aged 25 - 64 years of age with chronic health conditions are not eligible for the nasal spray vaccine and will receive an injectable dose.
All individuals requesting vaccination at this event must be in one of the priority groups.
Future clinic dates are based on vaccine availability and will be announced weekly. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Cass County Health Department at 380-8425.
The Health Department is located at 300 South Main St. in Harrisonville. You can find more information on the H1N1 flu virus at www.casscountyhealth.com
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