DHSS Press Release |
Date: December 11, 2006 DHSS-122-2006 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
Contact: Reporters Phone: 302-744-4907 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DPH OFFERING FREE FLU SHOT CLINICS, STATEWIDE
In a statewide effort to ensure that Delaware residents have ample opportunity to receive preventative flu shots, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will be offering free flu shots to Delaware residents age 18 years and older at several locations:
| LOCATION | DATES | TIMES | APPOINTMENT INFORMATION |
| Del-Tech Stanton Campus 400 Stanton – Christiana Road Newark | Tuesday December 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | No appointment needed, walk-ins accepted. |
| James Williams State Service Center 805 River Road, Dover | Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | No appointment needed, walk-ins accepted. |
| Milford State Service Center 11-13 N. Church Ave Milford | Fridays | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Please call 424-7150 to schedule. |
| Georgetown State Service Center 544 S. Bedford Street Georgetown | Tuesdays and Thursdays starting December 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Appointments only. Please call 856-5213. |
Those younger than 18 years of age should contact their health care provider or call the Immunization Hotline 1-800-282-8672.
Vaccines offered at DPH clinics provide protection against influenza strains expected this year, and DPH encourages all residents to get a flu shot. No vaccine has been developed to protect against avian influenza H5N1, which has not occurred among people in North America. People in one of the following groups can be vaccinated at DPH clinics:
- Children age 6-23 months.
- Adults 50 years and older.
- People ages 2-49 with chronic medical conditions.
- Adults or children with spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other muscle and nerve conditions that lead to breathing and swallowing problems.
- Women who will be pregnant during flu season. Vaccination can occur in any trimester.
- Household contacts of out-of-home caregivers of children less than six months old.
- Residents of long-term care facilities.
- Healthcare workers involved in direct patient care.
- Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of people in the other high-risk categories.
Most community physicians are also able to administer flu shots. Contact your family doctor for appointment and vaccine availability. For more information about flu clinic locations and dates, go to at www.flucliniclocator.org
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
