November 23, 2009
Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist
715-838-3012
Luther Midelfort holds public vaccination clinic for seasonal and H1N1 flu
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– Based on revised state health department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Luther Midelfort is expanding the target group for H1N1 influenza vaccine. Target groups are receiving H1N1 vaccine to protect people most at risk.
The target groups are:
• Pregnant women
• Families and caregivers of infants aged younger than 6 months (Parents, siblings, daycare providers, etc.)
• Persons ages 6 months through 24 years old
• Persons age 25 through 64 years old with chronic medical conditions (Asthma, diabetes, heart disease, etc.)
Seasonal influenza vaccine is available to anyone 6 months or older.
Luther Midelfort is holding a public vaccination clinic for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza. Beginning Tuesday, it will include the expanded target population. No appointments are necessary; walk-ins are welcome at:
Luther Midelfort – Clairemont Campus, 733 W. Clairemont Ave.
• Tuesday, Nov. 24, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regarding H1N1 vaccine:
• H1N1 flu vaccine is in limited supply. Luther Midelfort will be offering H1N1 vaccine during this clinic while supplies last. As H1N1 vaccine becomes more readily available, it will continue to be offered.
• Children under 10 years old will need two H1N1 flu vaccines. The second would be given at least four weeks from the date of the first one.
For information, visit www.luthermidelfort.org or call Luther Midelfort’s flu shot phone line, 715-838-6988.
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