H1N1 vaccine clinic scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Joplin

Access Family Care, in collaboration with Joplin and Jasper County Health Departments, will be providing a H1N1 Flu Vaccine
The following news release was issued this afternoon by the city of Joplin:

Clinic on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Clinic will be at Access Family Care, 530 Maiden Lane in Joplin, Mo. During the clinic, the injectible vaccine containing thimerosal will be administered. This clinic is open to;

• Pregnant women,

• People under 64 years who live with or care for children less than 6 months of age,

• Children 6 months to 4 years of age,

• Children 5-18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions, and

• Health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care.

To make an appointment or find out if you qualify for the vaccine, please call 417-358-3111 or toll free at 1-877-879-9131. An appointment is necessary for this clinic. Please remember to wear short sleeves for ease of vaccination. Those who are not able to get a vaccination at this time should be patient until more vaccine arrives. More clinic dates will be scheduled as more vaccine becomes available.
For local information about the 2009 H1N1 flu clinics and updates, visit www.jascoflu.com website.
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