H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update |
Date: |
11/24/2009 10:24:36 A.M |
Mecklenburg County Health Department
H1N1 FLU (SWINE FLU) UPDATE
Health Department Now Taking H1N1 Flu Shot Appointments
We are now taking H1N1 flu shot appointments for all target groups. Current vaccine supplies allow health department staff to administer the H1N1 vaccination to:
- Pregnant women
- People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old
- Health care and emergency medical services personnel
- Persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
- Persons aged 25-65 who have chronic medical conditions
Appointments can be made by calling (704) 432-5100 or online at www.meckhealth.org/h1n1.
Have a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving
No one wants to be sick during this time with family and friends, so this Thanksgiving especially, it’s important to remember that staying healthy is a shared responsibility. Remember:
- Travel only when you feel well
- Wash your hands often
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve
- Get a flu vaccination if you’re in a target group