Access Family Care, in collaboration with the Joplin and Jasper County health departments, will offer the H1N1 flu vaccine from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 530 Maiden Lane in Joplin.
The nasal spray vaccine will be given. It is recommended for use in healthy people age 2 to 49.
Due to limited availability, those eligible to receive the vaccine will be based on the recommended priority groups:
* Healthy people age 2 years to 24.
* Healthy people age 2 to 49 living with or caring for infants younger than 6 months of age.
* Healthcare or emergency medical personnel up to age 49 with no chronic health conditions.
Children age 9 and younger who have received one dose of H1N1 should receive another dose if it has been at least 28 days from the first dose.
To make an appointment or to find out about vaccine availability, dial 417-358-3111 or toll free at 1-877-879-9131. An appointment is necessary for this clinic.
Additional clinic dates will be scheduled as more vaccine becomes available.
For local information about the 2009 H1N1 flu clinics and updates, visit www.jascoflu.com.
