H1N1 Vaccination Clinic to be held in Mebane on December 11

By: Eric Nickens

Health Department: Don’t let H1N1 take the joy out of the holidays

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
December 7, 2009  

 

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic to be held in Mebane on December 11
Health Department: Don’t let H1N1 take the joy out of the holidays

 

BURLINGTON - The Alamance County Health Department’s H1N1 vaccination efforts continue on Friday, December 11, 2009, with a free community H1N1 Vaccination Clinic in Mebane.  The clinic will be held at the Mebane Arts and Community Center at 622 Corrigidor Street, from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. 

Despite recent reports that H1N1 Flu infections are on the decline, that doesn’t mean it’s time to let down your guard.  “With individuals in such close proximity to each other while out shopping, athletic events, attending parties, worship and going to family gatherings, the holidays are a prime time for the spread of disease,” says Debbie Garrett, Alamance County Health Department’s Nursing Director.  “It’s hard to enjoy the spirit of holidays if you’re sick.  By being vaccinated, in addition to proper hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and staying home if you are sick, the risk of catching or spreading disease is greatly reduced.”

Per CDC guidelines, the following target groups are eligible:

• 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
(this includes children under 9 years of age who are due for their second dose of vaccine)
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have chronic medical conditions
(i.e. asthma, emphysema, diabetes, heart disease, and auto-immune disease)

To expedite the screening process, please visit AlamanceFlu.com to download forms and complete them upon arrival.

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