Reminder – Waukesha County flu clinics today

This in from the county.

Waukesha County Public Health Division will begin free, public vaccination clinics  Oct. 27.

The clinics are intended to provide vaccine to targeted groups in Waukesha County which include children ages 2 through 24, health-care providers and EMS under age 50, and parents and caregivers of children under 6 months old.

At this time, only the intranasal vaccine is available and can only be administered to healthy individuals ages 2 through 49.

The vaccination will be given on a first come, first serve basis until the vaccine supply runs out at the Waukesha County Expo Center Forum Building.

• Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.

The intranasal vaccine is very safe and effective, however, it should not be administered to those under age 2 or over age 49, anyone with a severe allergy to eggs, pregnant women, anyone with a weakened immune system or anyone with diabetes, asthma, or any other chronic medical condition.

The Division of Public Health expects the injectable vaccine to be available in the coming weeks and will announce clinics to administer the injectable vaccine once the shipment has arrived.  Those targeted to receive the injectable vaccine include pregnant women, children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years and anyone with a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions in addition to the groups listed above.

For more information, and to learn more about the H1N1 virus and upcoming clinics, visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/pandemicflu or dial 2-1-1. This service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week.  If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (877) 947-2211 or (262) 547-3388.