ROCK ISLAND, Illinois -
The Rock Island County Health Department says it received a portion of its initial order for the H1N1 vaccine (both injectable and nasal spray doses).
It is organizing clinics for specific groups starting Friday October 23.
Pregnant women can call 309-558-2999 to schedule an appointment. Those clinics are scheduled for:
Friday, October 23, from 9am to 4pm
Saturday, October 24, from 9am to 1pm
Monday, October 26, from 9am to 4pm
An additional H1N1 Vaccination clinic will be by appointment only for the CDC targeted priority groups listed below:
That clinic will be held Tuesday October 27, from 7am-6pm at the Rock Island County Health Department at 2112 25th Avenue in Rock Island. Once again you'll need to call 309-558-2999 to schedule an appointment
The Rock Island County Health department says there is no cost for the vaccines. Once again, you need to call the number listed above to schedule an appointment for the vaccine.
Additional H1N1 clinics will be scheduled as vaccine supply allows. For additional information about H1N1, please visit www.richd.org or call the Illinois Flu Hotline at 866-848-2094 (English) or 866-241-2138 (Spanish)
It is organizing clinics for specific groups starting Friday October 23.
Pregnant women can call 309-558-2999 to schedule an appointment. Those clinics are scheduled for:
Friday, October 23, from 9am to 4pm
Saturday, October 24, from 9am to 1pm
Monday, October 26, from 9am to 4pm
An additional H1N1 Vaccination clinic will be by appointment only for the CDC targeted priority groups listed below:
- Pregnant women
- Caregivers of infants under 6 months of age
- Health care and emergency service personnel
- Persons ages 3 years through 24 years of age (<3 yrs pediatric doses are not yet available)
- Persons ages 25-64 who are at higher risk due to chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
That clinic will be held Tuesday October 27, from 7am-6pm at the Rock Island County Health Department at 2112 25th Avenue in Rock Island. Once again you'll need to call 309-558-2999 to schedule an appointment
The Rock Island County Health department says there is no cost for the vaccines. Once again, you need to call the number listed above to schedule an appointment for the vaccine.
Additional H1N1 clinics will be scheduled as vaccine supply allows. For additional information about H1N1, please visit www.richd.org or call the Illinois Flu Hotline at 866-848-2094 (English) or 866-241-2138 (Spanish)
