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11/30/2009
H1N1 vaccination clinics will now include additional priority groups
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Fairmont Medical Center offering H1N1 vaccine to broader population
FAIRMONT, MN – Fairmont Medical Center – part of Mayo Health System continues to have H1N1 vaccine available and is now offering vaccinations by appointment for patients who are in the following targeted groups:
· Pregnant women
· Individuals ages 6 months through 24 years
· Adults ages 25 through 64 years with chronic health conditions
· People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
· All health care and emergency medical services personnel
Patients meeting the criteria may schedule an appointment from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the FMC Clinic’s Station M by calling 507-238-5172. There is no charge for the vaccine.
For the latest information on flu shots at Fairmont Medical Center, call the FMC Flu Shot Hotline at 507-238-5135. For more information on H1N1, visit the Flu Resource Guide at www.fairmontmedicalcenter.org
When/Where:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (West Entrance)
291 First Street Southwest, Wells, Minnesota
Thursday December 3, 2009 from 10 am – 1pm
Thursday December 17, 2009 from 10 am – 1pm
Public Health, 412 North Nicollet Street, Blue Earth
Thursday December 10, 2009 from 9am – 3pm
Tuesday December 15, 2009 from 4pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday December 23, 2009 from 9am – 3pm
Tuesday December 29, 2009 from 4pm – 6:30pm
Public Health, 115 West First Street, Fairmont
Tuesday December 1, 2009 from 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday December 8, 2009 from 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday December 15, 2009 from 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday December 22, 2009 from 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday December 29, 2009 from 8:30am - 4pm
Five Lakes Shopping Centre/Mall
Monday December 14, 2009 from 4pm – 7pm
Monday December 28, 2009 from 4pm – 7pm
Call the Fairmont Medical Clinic at (507) 238-5135 for additional
vaccination opportunities
Who:
· Pregnant Women
· Caregivers/Households of infants under 6 months of age
· Children and young adults aged 6 months through 24 years of age
· People aged 25 to 64 with underlying medical conditions
· Health care workers, law enforcement, first responders and firefighters
The vaccine will be administered free of charge and no appointments are necessary. More information on H1N1 can be found at:
www.mdhflu.com
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/
Questions: Please contact Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties at (507) 238-4757 (Fairmont) and (507) 526-3265 (Blue Earth)
* Dependent on vaccine availability
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ROD HALVORSEN
© 2009 KSUM.
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