ELK POINT, S.D. -- A H1N1 flu vaccination clinic will be held at Elk Point-Jefferson High School Dec. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Vaccinations are being offered to the following groups only:

-- Pregnant women

-- Children 6 months - 18 years of age. (Children under the age of 10 must have received their first H1N1 dose before Nov. 13 to receive the second H1N1 dose at this event).

-- Young adults 19 -- 24 years of age.

-- Adults 25 - 64 years of age with chronic health conditions.

-- Caregivers of children less than 6 months of age.

-- Healthcare and emergency medical services workers. (Employees from these fields must bring their employee ID badge to the event for identification purposes.)

H1N1 vaccination is completely voluntary and there is no charge for the vaccination. The CDC recommends that an individual who previously suffered from a suspected case of H1N1 without a lab confirmation should still receive the H1N1 vaccine

There is currently a limited supply of vaccine, and vaccine is currently only available to those who are at the highest risk for contracting H1N1. As more H1N1 vaccination clinics are scheduled, they will be posted on the department web site,

 

http://h1n1.sd.gov

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