The following are the upcoming H1N1 vaccine clinics in Mid-Michigan:

The Genesee County Health Department 

The GCHD will hold special vaccine clinics for Genesee County residents in most need of the novel H1N1 flu vaccine:

WHEN: Thursday October 29, 2009

5:00pm – 7:00 pm, Walk-Ins Only.

WHERE: Genesee County Health Department – Burton Branch

G-3373 S. Saginaw Street, Burton, MI 48529

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WHEN: Saturday, October 31st

WHERE: MCREE NORTH BRANCH BUILDING, 115 E. PIERSON RD.

WHEN: 10:00 AM - NOON

The Saginaw County Department of Public Health 

WHEN: Friday, October 30th.

WHERE: Carrollton Middle School

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. - noon

Bay Co. Health Department

WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

WHERE: ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA PARISH CENTER, 1503 KOSCIUSKI AVE.

WHEN: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

WHERE: BAY CO. COMMUNITY CENTER, 800 JOHN F. KENNEDY DR.

WHEN: 9:00 AM - NOON

Additional information on eligibility of the H1N1 vaccines 

WHO: 

The nasal spray vaccine is approved for use in people from 2 to 49 years of age who are

not pregnant and who do not have certain health conditions (see below). However,

because current vaccine supply is limited, vaccine will be provided ONLY to the

following priority groups most in need of the vaccine:

• Children and young adults 2 through 24 years of age,

• People 25 through 49 years of age ONLY if they live with or care for infants less

than 6 months of age, and

• Health care or emergency medical personnel (under 50 years of age).

The novel H1N1 vaccine is free to all. However, clients with health insurance must

bring their insurance information to receive flu vaccine at no cost. This includes

Medicare Part B, Medicaid, and Health Plus.

The nasal spray vaccine cannot be given to people with the following health conditions:

• An illness with fever or any respiratory illness until 3 days after symptoms have subsided.

• An allergy to any part of the vaccine, including eggs and gelatin

• Children and adolescents receiving aspirin therapy

• A history of Guillain-Barré syndrome

• Known or suspected immune system problems

• Pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions such as asthma, or reactive airways

disease

QUESTIONS:

If you have concerns about the nasal spray form of the novel H1N1 flu vaccine, ask your health care

professional if it is right for you and your family. You may also go to www.medimmune.com/h1n1.aspx for

more information.

FUTURE SHIPMENTS:

The vaccine supply is expected to increase with time. As the supply increases:

• The GCHD will schedule and announce additional special clinics for the novel H1N1 flu vaccine.

• More people will be eligible to receive the vaccine.

• Vaccine will become available in other public venues outside the GCHD such as pharmacies and schoollocated

clinics.

• Novel H1N1 flu shots will be available as an alternative to the nasal spray form of the vaccine.