H1N1 Clinic for Young Children

I know everyone is really thinking about turkey, but I wanted to take a moment to alert you to another upcoming H1N1 clinic. I've pasted the press release below. Happy Thanksgiving.

County to Hold Upcoming H1N1 Clinic for Very Young Children; Limited Doses Available by Appointment Only for Clinic on Wednesday, December 2
Mass Vaccination Clinic Planned for Sunday, December 20

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will offer an H1N1 clinic for very young children, ages six months to 35 months, by appointment only on Wednesday, December 2. Both nasal spray and injectable vaccine will be available, and vaccinations are free. The location of the clinic will be given when appointments are made. Appointments can be made on Monday, November 30 between 3 and 4 p.m. by calling 240-777-4040. Callers will be asked for name, phone number and doctor’s name when making an appointment.

Montgomery County, in cooperation with Montgomery College, will also hold a vaccination clinic on Sunday, December 20 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will target those individuals in the high risk groups, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control:Children and young adults ages six months to 24 years; Pregnant women; Adults 25 to 64 years with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, HIV/AIDS or cancer; Adults who are caretakers of infants younger than six months of age, and Health care and emergency medical services workers.

Both nasal spray and injectable vaccine will be available. Vaccinations are free. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be 5,000 doses available. The clinic will be located in the Physical Education Center (www.montgomerycollege.edu/maps for directions) located on the North Campus Drive side of the Rockville Campus. Residents are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a chair, snack and activities for children, as the waiting line will be partially outdoors.Check Montgomery County’s website, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/h1n1flu, for up-to-date information about vaccine availability and sign up for email updates about H1N1 by clicking on the “Public Health Alerts” icon. The Flu

Information Line # 240-777-4200 is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.