MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: First Children H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Scheduled

WHO: Columbus Public Health

WHEN AND WHERE: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus
The Ohio Historical Center is located just off of I-71 on 17th Avenue (exit 111) about 4 miles north of downtown.
2 – 5 p.m.

DETAILS: Clinic will be open ONLY to children 6 months thru 4 years of age; pregnant women; adult caregivers of children under 6 months of age; and medical care staff who provide direct patient care to potential patients with H1N1. The vaccinations will be provided free of charge. Flu Mist will be provided to all persons age 2 - 49 with no medical contraindication. Supplies will be limited.

MORE INFO: These risk groups have been identified by the CDC because they are more vulnerable to H1N1 and are at an increased risk of severe complications. Additional clinics will be offered for the other high risk groups as soon as local public health receives additional vaccine.

Public health continues to track flu illnesses in order to take necessary steps to prevent and control the spread of H1N1 and seasonal influenza. Visit us at Columbus Flu Info on Facebook and Twitter or visit our web site at columbuspandemicflu.org for frequently updated H1N1 information and resources. Residents can also call 2-1-1 for information.