Alternate H1N1 vaccine clinics

From Kentucky Health Alerts

Purchase District Health Department Clinics H1N1 vaccine

These clinics will focus on vaccinating individuals in the target groups listed below.

· 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Ballard County Health Center

· 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Carlisle County Health Center - by appointment only

· 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Fulton County Health Center

· 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Calloway County Health Center - by appointment only

· 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Carlisle County Health Center - by appointment only

Individuals in the target groups recommended to receive the swine flu vaccine as soon as it is available in their communities are:

· Pregnant women

· Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age

· Health care and emergency medical services personnel

· All children and young adults age 6 months through 24 years, especially those with chronic conditions

· People age 25-64 years of age with chronic health conditions

Individuals who have reported to Health Services on campus (through an office visit or self-reporting via phone) with flu-like symptoms. Today (Nov. 13): 4 Since September 1, 2009: 125

Both mist and injectable H1N1 vaccine available Wed., Nov. 18

Health Services staff will be giving H1N1 vaccines on Wednesday, November 18th from 1-4pm at Health Services on the first floor of Wells Hall. Approximately 250 doses of nasal mist remain and 50 doses of injectable vaccine are now available. The injectable H1N1 vaccine will be given only to students who are unable to take the nasal mist due to chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

Students wishing to receive the injectable H1N1 vaccine should call Health Services at 270-809-3809 to be placed on a priority list for the day of the vaccine clinic. Name, M#, and phone number will be requested.

Individuals who have reported to Health Services on campus (through an office visit or self-reporting via phone) with flu-like symptoms. Today (Nov. 11): 4 Since September 1, 2009: 121

Vaccination clinic today, November 11, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Curris Center Stables.

Free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at the Curris Center Stables. This is for Murray State students ages 49 and younger.

Eligible participants in the flu clinic must bring their MSU student ID cards with them when they come to the flu vaccination clinic. Vaccine will be administered on a first come, first served basis. Other clinics will be scheduled as vaccine becomes available. If you are in need of additional information contact MSU Health Services at (270) 809-3809.

NOTE: This nasal spray vaccine should not be given to individuals who suffer from diabetes, asthma, those who may be pregnant, have kidney or liver disease, or other chronic illnesses.

Individuals who have reported to Health Services on campus (through an office visit or self-reporting via phone) with flu-like symptoms. Today (Nov. 6): 9 Since September 1, 2009: 117

Health Services vaccinated 166 students yesterday, leaving 434 nasal spray H1N1 doses remaining. Another vaccination clinic will be held next Wednesday, November 11 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Curris Center Stables.

Individuals who have reported to Health Services on campus (through an office visit or self-reporting via phone) with flu-like symptoms. Today (Nov. 3): 6 Since September 1, 2009: 108

Health Services just received 600 doses of H1N1 nasal mist vaccine. We will have a flu vaccine clinic (nasal mist only) for students at the Curris Center Stables on Wednesday November 4, from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Since we have such a large number to administer, Health Services will be closed on Wednesday so that staff can accommodate student demand.