Members of the Pioneer Symphony and Concert Bands!!!
Washtenaw County Public Health Department will provide H1N1 vaccinations at another mass clinic scheduled for Saturday, Nov 14 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor. Pioneer High School is located at 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 48103. Saturday’s clinic is open to the wider set of priority groups defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The priorities now include all individuals from 6 months through 24 years of age and individuals 25 to 64 years old who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
The priority groups for Saturday’s vaccination clinic, according to CDC guidelines are:
* Pregnant women
* Household and caregiver contacts of infants younger than 6 months
* Health care and emergency medical services personnel who provide direct patient care
* Children and young adults 6 months through 24 years of age
* Individuals 25 to 64 years old who have medical conditions that put them at a higher risk of influenza-related complications
Examples of underling medical conditions include: chronic lung disease, weakened immune systems, cancer, diabetes, kidney or liver disorders, cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Individuals within these priority groups should live, work or attend school in Washtenaw County. Specific documentation of underlying medical conditions is not necessary. Health care and emergency services personnel should bring their employment identification. Both H1N1 flu shots and the FluMist will be available on Saturday.
For more information, please visit the Washtenaw County Public Health Department Flu Updates web site.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Volunteers are needed to assist with this clinic; two shifts will run from 7am-12pm and 11am-3pm. Please contact Laurelle Brennan (brennan@aaps.k12.mi.us) if you are interested in helping!
All the best,
David A. Leach
Posted by Mr. Leach on November 13, 2009