MMDHD schedules clinics
H1N1 Mass vaccination clinics targeting school-age children in Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties. There is no charge to receive the vaccine at these clinics and no appointment is necessary. In order to be vaccinated, students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The scheduled clinics are as follows:
Clinton County
November 7, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Johns Middle School
November 14, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at DeWitt High School
Gratiot County
November 7, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Alma Middle School
November 21, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Ithaca High School
Montcalm County
November 7, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Central Montcalm High School
The health department has an ample supply of flu mist (nasal spray) and a limited supply of the shot. The shot will be reserved for pregnant women and those who cannot receive the flu mist because of certain health issues. The flu mist can only be given to those 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant and do not have chronic health problems such as asthma or heart disease. Vaccinations will be offered as long as supplies last, there is no cost to receive the vaccine and no appointment is necessary.
Clinton County
These clinics are open to residents in Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties in the following target groups:
· Pregnant women and household contacts
· Household members who live with or care for infants six months and younger
· Children ages 6 months to 4 years
· Children and adolescents 5-18 years with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
November 12 and 19, 2009 and December 3, 10, and 17, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
1307 E. Townsend Road, St. Johns
For more information, please call 989-224-2195
Gratiot County
These clinics are open to residents in Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties in the following target groups:
· Pregnant women and household contacts
· Household members who live with or care for infants six months and younger
· Children ages 6 months to 4 years
· Children and adolescents 5-18 years with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
November 13 and 20, 2009 and December 4 and 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 11, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
151 Commerce Drive, Ithaca
For more information, please call 989-875-3681
Montcalm County
These clinics are open to residents in Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties in the following target groups:
· Pregnant women and household contacts
· Household members who live with or care for infants six months and younger
· Children ages 6 months to 4 years
· Children and adolescents 5-18 years with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
November 13 and 20, 2009 and December 4, 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 11, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
615 N State Street, Stanton
For more information, please call 989-831-5237
Note: As MMDHD meets the demands of the high priority groups, it will begin to offer the H1N1 vaccine to those outside of the high priority groups.
