Peoria City/County Health Department officials reported today that they are awaiting delivery of the Department’s H1N1 flu vaccine order. Therefore, the Department is suspending the H1N1 flu immunization clinics for Monday, November 2 at Elmwood High School; Tuesday, November 3 at Woodruff High School; and Wednesday, November 4 at Monroe Elementary School in Bartonville.
With H1N1 vaccine currently being delivered throughout areas of Illinois, the Health Department expects vaccine arrival in time for other November clinics. It is still early in the flu season and there is time for individuals who want the H1N1 shot to receive one.
Because initial vaccine supplies will be limited, H1N1 flu clinics in Peoria County for the month of November will be restricted to pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers for children younger than six-months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, all people from six-months through 24-years of age, persons aged 25-64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
Individuals should continue to practice preventative measures while waiting for H1N1 flu shot to become available; clean your hands frequently, cover your nose and mouth when coughing, and contain spread of the flu virus by staying home when you are ill.
For more information about the flu and an updated clinic schedule visit www.pcchd.org.
The following H1N1 flu clinics are restricted to pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers for children younger than six-months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, all people from six-months through 24-years of age, persons aged 25-64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza:
Thursday, Nov. 5, 4pm-7pm at Dunlap Valley Middle School, Dunlap
Friday, Nov. 6, 9am-12 noon at TO BE ANNOUNCED
Monday, Nov. 9, 4pm-7pm, at IVC High School, Chillicothe
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4pm-7pm at Woodrow Wilson School, Peoria
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9am-12 noon at TO BE ANNOUNCED
Thursday, Nov. 12, 3:45pm-6:45pm at Illini Bluffs High School, Glasford
Friday, Nov. 13, 9am-12 noon at TO BE ANNOUNCED
Other clinics to be announced
Additions or changes to the H1N1 clinics will be posted on the Peoria City/County Health Department website at www.pcchd.org.