Flu vaccines available Tuesday for high-risk groups
By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on January 9, 2005 2:06 AM
Wayne County Health Department will hold another flu shot clinic on Tuesday, with 800 vaccines available for high-risk groups.
Appointments are not necessary for the clinic, which will be held from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Health Director James Roosen asks that no one arrive before 7 a.m. All parking spaces surrounding the county office building will be reserved for the flu-shot clinic.
The criteria for high risk recently expanded to include adults 50 years of age and older as well as those who have contact with those in high-risk groups. It also includes the following:
*All children of ages 6 months to 23 months.
*People of ages 2 to 64 years with underlying chronic medical conditions.
*All women who will be pregnant during the influenza season.
*Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
*Children of ages 6 months to 18 years on chronic aspirin therapy.
*Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children of age 6 months or younger.
Individuals are required to bring proof of ID and will be asked to sign a form verifying they are at high risk. Individuals should also bring a copy of their health coverage card with them. There is no charge for the flu vaccine.
To save time, individuals may download and complete the medical form by visiting the Health Department's Web site at www.wchd.net