[Parentsresistat] Flu (H1N1 and Seasonal) Clinic Scheduled for Next Friday and Saturday

[Stephanie Hirsch]

Mayor Curtatone and the City of Somerville Health Department are pleased to offer a free family flu clinic for Somerville residents at the Immigrant Health Fair at the Edgerly School, 8 Bonair Street, on Friday December 4th from 5-7 p.m., and Saturday December 5th from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.  

Vaccinations for H1N1 influenza will be available for the high priority groups as defined by the United States Centers for Disease Control, including:
	
•	Pregnant women
•	Care givers of infants under 6 months old
•	Children and young people ages 2-24
•	People with these underlying health conditions
•	Asthma, diabetes, immunosuppression, cardiac and neurological conditions 

Vaccinations for Seasonal influenza will also be available in the "flu mist" formulation, which is appropriate for healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49.  

Those planning to receive a flu shot are asked to bring a valid insurance card, if available.  

Additional clinics will be scheduled as vaccine becomes available.  For up-to-date information and clinic schedules, please visit the City of Somerville website:  www.somervillema.gov  or call 311.




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