H1N1 Vaccination Clinic at EMU Thursday, November 5, 2009

H1N1 Mass Vaccination Clinic Thursday, November 5, 2009 10am-7pm EMU Convocation Center 799 North Hewitt Road Ypsilanti, MI  48198 Ample parking is available along with  some sheltered waiting areas People are reminded to dress for the weather and be prepared to wait - and bring water/food if needed!

Mass vaccination is the most efficient way of getting scarce vaccine into high priority populations," says Dr. Diana Torres-Burgos, MD, MPH, Medical Director for Washtenaw County Public Health. "H1N1 vaccine is still limited to high priority groups, and we want to make that process as expedient and safe as possible. Instead of offering H1N1 vaccine at school locations throughout the County, we are selecting a large, central location in order to speed up the process and reach those most at risk".

According to the Center for Disease Control 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

Vaccination clinic 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.

"We hope opening a larger clinic will make receiving an H1N1 vaccination easier and more comfortable for our high priority groups," says Richard Fleece, Washtenaw County Health Officer.

                     

Check online for H1N1 updates and vaccination clinic dates
Questions?  Public Health nurses and health educators are available to answer more detailed questions at 734-544-6700.