Free family flu vaccine to be held Dec. 4 and Dec. 5

On December 4, 2009, in Latest News, by The News Staff


Mayor
Curtatone and the City of Somerville Health Department are pleased to
offer a free family flu clinic for Somerville residents at the
Immigrant Health Fair at the Edgerly School, 8 Bonair Street, on Friday
December 4th from 5-7 p .m., and Saturday December 5th from 10 a.m.- 2
p.m.

Vaccinations for H1N1 influenza will be available for the
high priority groups as defined by the United States Centers for
Disease Control, including:

· Pregnant women

· Care givers of infants under 6 months old

· Children and young people ages 2-24

· People with these underlying health conditions

· Asthma, diabetes, immunosuppression, cardiac and neurological conditions

Vaccinations for Seasonal influenza will also be available in the "flu mist"

formulation, which is appropriate for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49.

Those planning to receive a flu shot are asked to bring a valid insurance card, if

available.

Additional clinics will be scheduled as vaccine becomes available. . For up-todate

information and clinic schedules, please visit the City of Somerville website:

www.somervillema.gov or call 311.

 

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