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January 14, 2010 |
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Additional H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Announced
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Additional H1N1 (swine) flu community vaccination clinics have been scheduled in El Dorado County. The clinics are open to all El Dorado County residents. The vaccine is offered free of charge and will be administered subject to availability. According to El Dorado County Health Officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye, the H1N1 virus continues to circulate in the community and there is still value in getting the H1N1 flu vaccine.
“The community flu shot clinics provide a convenient way for people to get their vaccine,” said Dr. Kasirye. “We are seeing entire families, including young children, their parents and grandparents, come together to get vaccinated at the H1N1 flu shot clinics.”
The community flu shot clinics in the Placerville area are sponsored by the El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division; the clinics in South Lake Tahoe are organized by Barton Health and co-sponsored by the Health Services Department and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The dates and locations of upcoming community H1N1 vaccination clinics include:
- Jan. 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Bible Church, 6851 Mount Aukum Road, Somerset.
- Jan. 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road, Diamond Springs.
- Jan. 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bijou Community School in the multipurpose room, 3501 Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
- Feb. 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School in the multipurpose room, 2940 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
- Feb. 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall, 3100 Rodeo Road, Cameron Park (behind Burke Junction).
The H1N1 vaccine is also available for free by appointment at the Health Services Department by calling (530) 621-6100 in Placerville or (530) 573-3155 in South Lake Tahoe. During the month of January, residents of South Lake Tahoe may also receive the H1N1 vaccine through one of the walk-in clinics held each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Health Services Department located at 1360 Johnson Boulevard, Suite 103, in South Lake Tahoe.
Children aged 9 years and under should receive two doses of the vaccine, administered at least four weeks apart, to have the best protection. There are some individuals, such as people who are severely allergic to eggs and infants under the age of six months, who should not receive the H1N1 vaccine. Individuals should consult with their health care provider if they aren’t sure whether or not they should receive the vaccine. Detailed information about the H1N1 vaccine can be found at www.flu.gov.
People with flu symptoms, such as fever over 100 degrees with cough, should stay home from work or school until their fever is gone for at least 24 hours. Individuals with severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or dehydration from vomiting and/or diarrhea, should seek medical advice. Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions should seek early medical care if they get the flu.
Updated local information on H1N1 (swine) flu can be found at www.edcgov.us/publichealth. |
