A free H1N1 flu clinic for persons age 24 and under (nasal mist only) will be available:
Friday, November 20
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
GALLERY LOUNGE
Live, attenuated intranasal vaccine is sprayed into the nose and contains no thimerosal or other preservatives. It is approved for healthy individuals who are not pregnant. It should not be given to persons who have an allergy to eggs; pregnant women; anyone with a weakened immune system; anyone with a long-term health problem such as asthma, diabetes, lung, heart, kidney or liver disease; or to anyone in close contact with a severely weakened immune system.
A small number of injectable vaccines will also be available ONLY for persons up to the age of 64 who have underlying chronic health conditions.
Questions? Contact June Burch in the Parkland College Wellness Center at 217-373-3879.
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