Washtenaw County Public Health Announces Details for Mass H1N1 Clinic

EMU clinic status update:  As of 4 pm, about 50% of wristbands have been distributed.  Plenty of vaccine still available.

A mass vaccination clinic for high priority groups is scheduled for Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Convocation Center on Thursday, Nov 5th from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Center is located at 799 North Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti MI 48197.

• Public Health staff will provide wristbands to eligible persons.

• Wristbands will correspond to a two-hour time slot.

• Individuals may choose to wait, or to return during the appointed time.

• Individuals will not be allowed in the building until approximately 9:00 am.

• H1N1 vaccinations will begin at 10:00 am and continue until 7:00 pm, or until the last person with a wristband is served.

H1N1 VACCINE IS STILL LIMITED TO HIGH PRIORITY GROUPS

According to CDC guidelines, high priority groups eligible for H1N1 vaccine while supplies remain limited include:

• Pregnant women

• Household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age

• Children from 6 months though 4 years of age

• Children and adolescents aged 5 through 18 years who have medical conditions associated with a higher risk of influenza complications

• Health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care (bring your work identification)

MORE DETAILS:

• Individuals within these priority groups should live, work or attend school in Washtenaw County.

• Specific documentation of underlying medical conditions is not necessary

• Health care and emergency services personnel should bring their employment identification

• Public Health is anticipating approximately 4,000 doses will be available for this mass vaccination clinic 

• There are no preservative free vaccines for this clinic

• Additional staff and volunteers will be available to expedite the process.

• Dress appropriately for the weather

• Dress appropriately for getting a shot (short sleeves if at all possible)

• Bring snacks, food or water if needed

• Car pooling is suggested

• Please be prepared to wait

Public health nurses and health educators are available to answer more detailed questions 734-544-6700.

Influenza surveillance data for Washtenaw County