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COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH AND FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Thursday, November 19, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Community based H1N1 vaccination clinics expand availability to young adults 19 through their 24th year and adults between 25 through 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions
WHO: Franklin County Board of Health and Columbus Public Health
WHEN and WHERE:
Monday, November 23rd
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Vineyard Columbus
6000 Cooper Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43081
Sponsored by Franklin County Board of Health
Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial
300 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Sponsored by Columbus Public Health
DETAILS: These community based clinics will be open ONLY to the following groups:
* All children/young adults 6 months through their 24thyear
* Adults age 25 through 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions
* Pregnant women
* Adult caregivers of children less than 6 months of age
* Healthcare workers
Parents or guardians must accompany children under 18 in order for them to be vaccinated.
Adults with significant underlying medical conditions (respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, neurodevelopmental, etc.) are at increased risk of influenza complications and thus recommended to receive both pandemic H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccine. For further details please visit http://www.columbuspandemicflu.org/.
The vaccinations will be provided free of charge. Those getting vaccinated should wear short or loose sleeves and eat something before they come. No one will be vaccinated if they are sick with flu-like symptoms. All children 9 years of age and younger will need to receive a second dose of vaccine after 28 days to be fully protected.
MORE INFO: Vaccine supplies will be limited. Public health continues to track flu illnesses in order to take necessary steps to prevent and control the spread of H1N1 and seasonal influenza. Visit us at Columbus Flu Info on Facebook and Twitter or visit our web site at columbuspandemicflu.org for frequently updated H1N1 information and resources. Residents can also call 2-1-1 for information.
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