H1N1 clinics for students cancelled
Montgomery County’s Health and Human Services, in cooperation with Shady Grove and Washington Adventist Hospital, will offer an injectable H1N1 vaccine (thimerosal-free) clinic for PREGNANT WOMEN by appointment only on Wednesday, November 4. Appointments can be made on Monday, November 2 between 3 and 5 p.m. by calling 240-777-4040. There is currently NO other vaccine available at this time (no nasal spray and no injectable) .
The clinics originally scheduled for November 4, 11 and 18 at Northwood, Rockville and Northwest High Schools are CANCELLED.
Health officials recommend that everyone consider receiving an H1N1 vaccination when supplies are available. Clinics for Montgomery County residents NOT in the target groups will be held at a later date. Dates and locations for clinics will be posted as soon as information is available. In addition to local health departments, retail locations and some private physicians will be receiving the H1N1 vaccine, as well. Montgomery County’s flu hotline — 240-777-4200 — is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please check this website frequently for updated information about vaccine availability and clinic schedules: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/content/exec/swine_flu/index.asp
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 under Community events, General information.