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H1N1 Vaccinations for Galveston County
High-Risk Continue
For Immediate Release
November 20,
2009
Galveston
County and Cities – The Galveston County Health
District (GCHD) announced today they will continue administering H1N1
vaccinations to Galveston County residents in the CDC identified high-risk
categories.
The free vaccinations will be
provided, while supplies last, at:
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Galveston
County Health District Headquarters
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1207 Oak St,
La Marque
Monday,
November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th; and resuming
after the holiday break November 30th – December 4th as
long as vaccine supplies are available. Vaccinations will be given each day 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
GCHD is conducting its vaccination
effort based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) for groups at the highest risk of serious illness or death from
H1N1 influenza.
Groups recommended by the CDC to
receive the novel H1N1 influenza include:
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Pregnant women
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Household contacts and
caregivers for children younger than six months of age
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Healthcare and emergency
medical services personnel
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All people six months through
24 years of age
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Persons aged 25-64 years of age
who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical
complications from influenza disease (lung disease, heart disease, asthma,
etc.)
Individuals who are not in one of
these categories should not expect to be vaccinated until the vaccine becomes
more widely available. Once the priority groups have been immunized, it is
likely there will be enough vaccine available for all who wish to receive it.
District officials encourage
everyone to stay informed and practice good hygiene habits to reduce the spread
of H1N1 and seasonal flu. Recommended actions include covering the mouth and
nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing and sneezing, and frequent hand
washing. If soap and water are not available a hand sanitizer that is at least
60% alcohol should be used. For a video on proper hand washing, see
www.gchd.org.
The Galveston County Health
District strives to protect and promote public health for all residents of
Galveston County and cities. For more information about Galveston County Health
District immunization activities and vaccine supply call (409) 938-7221.
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As reported in
the Galveston County Daily News.
(News Media: For more information contact Kurt
Koopmann, GCHD Public Information Officer, 409-938-2211 or
kkoopman@gchd.org)
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