Public Health H1N1 vaccination: Free swine flu vaccinations for people who can’t afford to pay
H1N1 flu vaccination is the best protection against H1N1 influenza (swine flu). Public Health is offering H1N1 vaccination for uninsured people who are more likely to have serious illness and hospitalization if they get H1N1 influenza.
WHO can get the free vaccinations:
King County residents who can’t afford to pay for H1N1 vaccination ($12-$22) and who are in one of the following high-risk groups:
* Pregnant women
* Young people 6 months – 24 years
* Caregivers of babies younger than 6 months
* People 24 – 64 years who have chronic health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, diabetes, seizure disorders, and HIV/AIDS
* Health care workers with direct patient contact
You will not be asked for proof of citizenship.
Right now, there is a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine. Only those who are in the groups listed above can get the H1N1 vaccine, while supplies last. Public Health may offer additional free clinics when there is more vaccine.
WHEN:
* Saturday, December 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or while supplies last
* Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or while supplies last
WHERE – Drop-in clinic locations:
* Columbia Public Health Center (4400 37th Ave S., Seattle)
* Renton Public Health Center (3001 NE 4th St., Renton)
* North Public Health Center (10501 Meridian Ave N., Seattle)
* Federal Way Public Health Center (33431 13th Place S., Federal Way)
If you can afford the vaccine or have health insurance that covers the cost:
Please contact your doctor about getting the H1N1 vaccine or check the list of pharmacies that have it at www.kingcounty.gov/health/H1N1
For more information about H1N1 vaccine and vaccination locations:
* Public Health H1N1 web site: www.kingcounty.gov/health/H1N1
* Flu Hotline, 877-903-KING (5464)