H1N1 Vaccination Clinic to be Held in Savannah

The Chatham County Health Department will offer a H1N1 Clinic on December 16th at the Family Resource Center on Anderson Street.

By: Alice Massimi | WSAV News 3
Published: December 10, 2009

Chatham County Health Department to Hold H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

WHO: The Chatham County Health Department

WHAT: H1N1 flu vaccination clinic

WHEN: 3:30 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, December 16

WHERE: Family Resource Center, 705 East Anderson Street, Savannah

WHY: The Chatham County Health Department is now offering the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine to anyone six months of age and older. In an effort to make the vaccine more easily accessible to Chatham County residents, the Health Department will hold a H1N1 flu vaccination clinic from 3:30 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 at the Family Resource Center on Anderson Street.

Those at higher risk for complications from the H1N1 flu are still strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Those groups include:
• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency services personnel
• All people 6 months to 24 years old
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.

There is no cost for the vaccine although Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance carriers may be billed a nominal administrative fee.