Immediate Release
August 12, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. The Clermont County General Health District is offering seasonal flu shots at a drive-thru clinic on Saturday, September 19, 2009, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Vehicles should enter the fairgrounds at 1000 Locust Street in Owensville. No appointments are needed at this clinic. The clinic is targeted at adults, since the flu shots will be given while people remain in their vehicles. The shots cost $15; no checks, Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance will be accepted as payment. Those on Medicare or Medicaid, and children 17 and under should make an appointment for a vaccine at another time by calling (513) 735-8400.
“This is for seasonal flu only,” said Clermont Health Commissioner Marty Lambert. “The Centers for Disease Control has told us that an H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine should be available in mid October. That vaccine will likely require two shots given 21-28 days apart. The Health District is busy planning for mass H1N1 (swine flu) vaccinations for high priority groups later this fall.
The Clermont General Health District says those who should get an annual flu shot are those who are at high risk of developing serious flu complications, or those who live with or care for those at a high risk of developing serious complications. Those who should receive a seasonal vaccine are:
- Children aged 6 months to age 19
- Pregnant women
- People 50 years of age and older
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
- People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
- People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
ü Health care workers
ü Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
ü Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
“Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself, your family and others from seasonal flu”, said Lambert.
For more information about the flu, visit the Web site www.ClermontHealthDistrict.Org; a flu hotline is also available at (513) 588-5121.
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.