SAGINAW -- The following is a message from the Saginaw County Department of Public Health:

Saginaw County Department of Public Health has scheduled public H1N1 vaccine clinics for the month of November as follows: 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2009                        10 am - 2 pm        FREELAND SPORTS ZONE

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2009                  11 am - 3 pm        BIRCH RUN EXPO

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2009            4 pm - 8pm           ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2009                    2 pm - 6pm           THE DOW EVENT CENTER

Please note that these clinics are subject to change based on vaccination availability. 

Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, vaccines will be administered to the following high risk groups on a first come, first serve basis: 

• pregnant women,
• persons who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months of age (e.g. parents, siblings, and day care providers),
• health-care and emergency medical services personnel,
• children aged 6 months -  24 years, and
• persons aged 25 - 64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.

At this time, it is expected that NasalFlu Mist vaccine will be administered at these clinics unless specific illnesses or conditions prevent its use.  The injections will only be given to those who cannot take the flu mist nasal spray.   

Persons wishing to get the vaccine for themselves or their children should bring proof of identification (i.e. drivers license).  Persons are also strongly encouraged to bring insurance cards with them to clinics, if available.