DHSS Press Release |
Date: October 30, 2006 DHSS-100-2006 |
| 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
MILFORD FLU SHOT CLINIC POSTPONED
The Division of Public Health (DPH) will postpone its flu shot clinic scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave. in Milford due to delayed arrival of flu vaccine. Another clinic date will be scheduled. DPH's other scheduled flu shot clinics are not affected since more doses of vaccine are expected to arrive next week.
Vaccines offered at DPH clinics provide protection against influenza strains expected this year and DPH encourages all residents to get a flu shot this year. 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; and
- Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of people in the other high-risk categories.
Flumist, the nasal flu vaccine, may be available through community physicians. Flumist may be administered at any time during the flu season to vaccinate healthy people ages 5-49 years who are not pregnant, including most health-care personnel, other persons in close contact with groups at high risk for influenza-related complications, and others desiring protection against influenza.
For more information about flu clinic locations and dates, go to 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.
