From the Palm Beach Co. Health Dept.
H1N1 FLU UPDATE PALM BEACH COUNTY
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL— Palm Beach County Health Department continues to make the H1N1 vaccine available through its health centers in Delray Beach, Lantana, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and Belle Glade by appointment and on a limited availability walk-in basis. Also the following public vaccination free clinics are scheduled on a first come first serve basis. PLEASE NOTE: THESE OUTREACHES PRIMARILY FEATURE THE MIST VERSION, OF THE H1N1 VACCINE AND IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO THOSE IN THE PRIORITY GROUPS LISTED. If you need the injectable version, please schedule an appointment at one of our Health Centers by calling 1-888-411-4FLU (4358). As vaccine supply increases, more outreaches will be scheduled. Please be patient and allow those most at risk to receive the H1N1 Vaccine first. The mist is for healthy children 2 years to 24 years, care givers who are healthy up to age 49 of babies under six months old, and health care workers with direct patient contact. Those over 50 are less susceptible to the H1N1 virus and therefore are not eligible at this time.
November 21st - Saturday Riviera Beach Health Center 7289 Garden Road Riviera Beach 9am-1pm | November 21st - Saturday C.L. Brumback Heath Center 38754 State Road 80 Belle Glade 9am -12:30pm |
November 23rd - Monday Jupiter Preschool 17593 Cinquez Park Road West Jupiter 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (H1N1 Only) | November 25th - Wednesday Forest Park Beacon Center 1201 SW 3rd Street Boynton Beach 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (H1N1 Only) |
As always practice flu prevention:
- Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Cover your cough and sneezes
- Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
- Stay home if you are sick.
For further information about H1N1 Swine Flu vaccinations call the Palm Beach County Flu Information line at Toll Free at 1- 888-411-4FLU (4358), or the Florida Flu Information Line at 877-352-3581.
