DHSS Press Release |
Date: November 27, 2006 DHSS-111-2006 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MORE FLU CLINICS OFFERED
Postponed Clinics Now Back on Flu Shot Schedule
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has offered statewide flu clinics for locations that had been postponed in October:
Kent County
- Wednesday, Nov. 29 - Milford Health Unit, 11-13 N. Church St., Milford - from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 30 - Weston Senior Center, 1 Bassett Ave., New Castle - from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 5 - Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach - from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 7 - Indian River Senior Center, 322-A Wilson Highway, Millsboro from - 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
New Castle County:
Sussex County:
No appointment is necessary.
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.
