Due to continuing demand for flu vaccines and a strong turnout at the most recent flu clinic, Calvert County Health Department is scheduling its sixth flu vaccination clinic for February 11, 2010, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Huntingtown High School. This clinic will be open to anyone who would like to be vaccinated.
The Health Department will provide both H1N1 (swine) flu and Seasonal flu vaccines. Presently, the Health Department has a smaller supply of the injectable Seasonal vaccine than the H1N1 vaccine. Both vaccines will be provided to everyone on a first come, first serve basis. There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine.
At its previous five flu vaccination clinics, the Health Department has administered over 7,000 H1N1 vaccinations. Historically, the months of February and March, nationwide, are the worst months for individuals to become seriously ill with the flu.
The Health Department reminds everyone that it is still important that all persons in the five target groups continue to get vaccinated as they have an increased risk of complications from the virus. They are:
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
For more information, please visit www.calverthealth.org.
