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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Available for High Priority Groups
October 22, 2009
H1N1 influenza ("swine flu") vaccine is now available at the Meriden Health Department for high priority groups. In accordance with the state H1N1 vaccination distribution plan, the first round of vaccine will be given to healthy children between the ages of 2 and 6, who are at greater risk for severe illness if they contract the H1N1 virus. The first round of vaccine is also being made available to vaccinate caregivers and household contacts of children (less than 6 months old) who are 49 years of age or younger. Additional clinics for other groups of people will be scheduled as more vaccine is delivered throughout the fall.The current vaccine is a nasal spray and 2 doses (4 weeks apart) will be needed for children under the age of 10. The nasal spray has been approved for use in healthy persons 2 to 49 years of age, who are not pregnant. The H1N1 vaccine is only effective against the H1N1 virus and does not protect against seasonal influenza. Residents are encouraged to get their seasonal flu shot, as well as the H1N1 vaccination as it becomes available for them.
The vaccine is offered at no cost to Meriden residents. Vaccines are given Monday through Friday from 9:00-4:00pm at the Meriden Health Department, 165 Miller Street. If you have any questions please contact the Clinic office at 630-4234. Residents can also call the new H1N1 influenza hotline operated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health at 1-800-830-9426 or view information on the Meriden Health Department's website, www.meridenhealth.com .
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