H1N1 vaccination clinic information updated

Posted Dec 15, 2009 @ 01:12 PM

HealthyRockford.com Staff Reports



ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Health Department has confirmed a site for a previously announced appointment-only H1N1 shot clinic and changed the times for another.

A clinic set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday will be in the Auburn High School gym, 5110 Auburn St.

The times for a clinic set for Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Heartland Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road, have been changed to 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

A clinic also is scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the Hilander Village shopping center, 4860 Hononegah Road, Roscoe.

The shots are available to all county residents older than 6 months and appointments may be made 24 hours a day by calling 800-649-2381.

All forms of the vaccine, including a limited supply of the nasal spray, will be made available at these sites. Children 9 or younger who received their first dose before Nov. 19 may receive a second dose.

Vaccines for the H1N1 virus administered by the Health Department are free of charge. People who are allergic to eggs should not receive the shot.

For information on H1N1, including additional future clinic dates, visit www.wchd.org or call 815-720-4000.


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