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H1N1

Rock Island County Health Department appointment slots for H1N1 vaccinations have been filled for persons meeting the CDC priority group definitionfor the following: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Noon-7:00 pm Friday, November 6, 2009Noon - 7:00 pm

All appointments have been filled. There are No Walk Ins for H1N1 shots.

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) Priority Groups are:

Pregnant Women
Caregivers of any age who care for infants under 6 months of age
Health Care and Emergency Personnel
Persons 25-64 who are at higher risk due to chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
Persons ages 3 years to 24 years of age (6 months to 3 years pediatric injectable doses are not yet available, but nasal spray for healthy 2 to 3 year olds is available)

The Rock Island and Scott County Health Departments are working together to keep all Quad-City citizens up-to-date on health issues that affect us all. We are preparing to coordinate and administer the H1N1 vaccine as it becomes available. Learn More . . .

H1N1 Links

CDC H1N1 Information

National Flu Information

State of Illinois Information

Vaccine Ordering Information for Providers

H1N1 -Printable Resources

****IMPORTANT INFORMATION****

November 2, 2009. There will be clinics at the Health Department on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 and Friday, November 6, 2009. Shots are by appointment only. All appointments for these clinics have been filled. Please check back periodically for current information regarding vaccine availability and clinic schedules.

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Seasonal Flu

	The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.
NOTICE: We are sorry, but our Tuesday SEASONAL FLU Clinics have been CANCELLED. Due to very limited vaccine availability this year, we will only be able to conduct our scheduled clinics at other community sites.Click here for the Revised Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic Schedule. Please call 309-794-7080 if you have any questions. **We are very sorry for the inconvenience!

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Press Releases

All H1N1 Clinics on Nov 4 and Nov 6 are full
October 29, 2009: Appointments for Nov. 4th and 6th H1N1 Clinics Full. Read More..

H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
October 28, 2009: Rock Island County Health Department schedules additional vaccination clinics. Read More..

H1N1 Vaccine Coming
October 27, 2009: Illinois State Public Health Director urges patience and says H1N1 vaccine is coming. Read More..

H1N1: Emergency Proclamation
October 14, 2009: Emergency proclamation allows more licensed professionals to give the H1N1 shot. Read More..

H1N1: Exclusion Period
August 6, 2009: CDC recommendations for persons with flu-like illness. Read More..

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