County’s Health Department Announces Lift on H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Restrictions

• Anyone is eligible for the H1N1 vaccination except children under six months old.
• The Health Department will hold a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, December 16.

Durham, N.C. – For several months, Durham County Health Department has strictly provided H1N1 vaccinations to people who were in the target groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2009, the Health Department will lift the target group restriction, allowing anyone to receive the H1N1 vaccination, except for children under six months of age. Children under six months of age cannot receive the H1N1 vaccination. The vaccination is free of charge.

According to County’s Health Department officials, currently the goal for all clinics is to vaccinate as many people as possible while supplies last. The Health Department will continue to receive appointments for Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Appointments for these clinics can be scheduled by calling the H1N1 vaccination line at 919-560-7882. All appointments scheduled through the H1N1 vaccination line will be administered at the Health Department, located at 414 East Main Street.

On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, from 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., the County’s Health Department will host a Walk-in H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, without target group restrictions, at the National Guard Armory, located at 801 Stadium Drive. No appointments will be taken for the Walk-in H1N1 Vaccination Clinic. Clinics by appointment and the upcoming walk-in clinic require that all children that receive the vaccine are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

For additional information about the H1N1 vaccine or upcoming vaccination clinics, visit the Durham County Health Department Web site.