Reservations Still Available for School H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
State health officials stressed last week that residents should not become complacent when it comes to H1N1 flu. While flu like disease reports have declined statewide recently, the numbers may very likely spike again during the holidays. In Ottawa County, a total of 1,603 cases of flu like illness were recorded from November 15 through November 21, up slightly from the 1,377 recorded during the previous week (November 8 through 14).
The Ottawa County Health Department is still accepting reservations for free H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled for:
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Time
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Location
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Address
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Wednesday, December 2
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4 – 8 pm
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Grand Haven High School
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17001 Ferris Street
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Thursday, December 3
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4 – 8 pm
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West Ottawa High School South Campus
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3600 152nd Avenue
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Wednesday, December 9
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4 – 8 pm
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Hudsonville High School
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5037 32nd Avenue
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Saturday, December 12
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9 am – 1 pm
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Coopersville Middle School
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198 East Street
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Reservations are required and can be made online.
Those who are unable to access the website can make a reservation by calling 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-LAKE (5253). Due to limited supply of H1N1 vaccine, only those who qualify for vaccine under an H1N1 priority group are eligible. H1N1 Priority Groups include:
-those between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
-pregnant women
-people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for novel H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
-people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
-healthcare and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care
MS. SHANNON J. FELGNER Communications Specialist Ottawa County Health Department 12251 James Street Suite 400 Holland, Michigan 49424 Office: 616-494-5597 Cell: 616-638-1276 Fax: 616-393-5643 www.miOttawa.org/MediaRoom |
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