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Published December 02, 2009, 01:41 PM

H1N1 vaccine available Dec. 3 in New Richmond

St. Croix County Public Health Department has received a limited supply of both the nasal and injectable H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine will be distributed to the target groups at clinics held Thursday, Dec. 3rd at the St. Croix County Health and Human Services Building, Public Health Department, 1445 N. 4th Street in New Richmond.

St. Croix County Public Health Department has received a limited supply of both the nasal and injectable H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine will be distributed to the target groups at clinics held Thursday, Dec. 3rd from noon – 5 p.m. (while supplies last) at the St. Croix County Health and Human Services Building, Public Health Department, 1445 N. 4th Street in New Richmond.

The current supply of H1N1 vaccine is of two types: nasal and injectable. Based on the manufacturer’s approvals and the current target groups, the vaccine is available for the following:

  • Pregnant women

  • Persons who live with or provide care for children aged less than 6 months (e.g. parents, siblings and daycare providers)

  • All health care and emergency medical services personnel

  • Children aged six months through 24 years, and

  • Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications

    The health department said that it expects to receive more vaccine over the coming weeks and they have been informed that there will be enough for everyone over time.

    The vaccine will be administered while supplies last. No appointments are necessary and the shots are free.

    Seasonal flu vaccine is not available at this time through Public Health. For more information on the nasal and injectable H1N1 vaccines go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines. For updates on clinics and the availability of the vaccine in St. Croix County call the Influenza Phone Bank at (715) 246-8224.

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