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Rita Landgraf, Secretary
Jay Lynch, Communications Director
(302) 540-4979, Pager
Email: jay.lynch@delaware.gov

Date: September 16, 2011
DHSS-76-2011

PROTECT YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES WITH A FLU SHOT

Vaccination is the best strategy to protect people against the spread of the influenza. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot, to protect themselves and their loved ones. To help make that happen, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces its 2011-2012 flu clinic schedule, running statewide from Oct. 11 to Dec. 1.

"Today's flu shots are very safe," said Dr. Karyl Rattay, DPH director. "It's especially important that anyone with a chronic health condition or who cares for or lives with someone with a chronic condition get immunized."

DPH flu shot clinics are intended for Delawareans age 9 and older who do not have a health care provider or whose insurance does not cover flu shots. The vaccine is the same as last year and the nasal spray vaccination is available in addition to the typical shot. DPH has received nearly 30,000 doses of vaccines and distributed approximately 20,000 so far. Health care providers, pharmacies and grocery stores are also offering flu vaccinations statewide.

Individuals without primary care providers and/or without insurance, who cannot afford a flu shot, may be immunized at DPH clinics listed by county below.

For more flu information, go to www.flu.delaware.gov.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY COMMUNITY CLINIC LOCATIONS
DATE	TIME	CLINIC SITE	ADDRESS
Oct. 11	11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.	Emmanuel Dining Room - Jackson	121 N. Jackson St. Wilmington, DE 19806
Oct. 11	11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.	Emmanuel Dining Room - Walnut	3rd & Walnut St. Wilmington, DE 19802
Oct. 11	11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.	Emmanuel Dining Room - Delawarr	500 Rogers Road New Castle, DE 19720
Oct. 14	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	New Castle Farmers Market	101 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720
Oct. 20	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Newark Farmers Market	2515 Kirkwood Hwy. Newark, DE 19711
Nov. 4	2 p.m. - 6 p.m.	New Castle Farmers Market	101. N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720
Nov. 10	8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Greater Wilmington Dept. of Motor Vehicles	2230 Hessler Blvd. New Castle, DE 19720
Dec. 1	5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Each one, Teach One	Rosehill Community Center 19 Lambson Lane New Castle, DE 19720 NEW CASTLE COUNTY COMMUNITY CLINIC LOCATIONS

KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY CLINIC LOCATIONS
DATE	TIME	CLINIC SITE	ADDRESS
Oct. 19	1 p.m. - 6:30 pm	Cheswold Fire Co.	371 Main St. Cheswold, DE 19936
Nov. 9	2 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Carlisle Fire Co.	NW Front St. Milford, DE 19963
Nov. 16	2 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Blades Fire Co.	200 E. 5th St. Seaford, DE 19973
Nov. 30	2 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Greenwood Fire Co.	12611 Sussex Hwy. Greenwood, DE 19950

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.

DHSS Press Release

PROTECT YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES WITH A FLU SHOT

Delaware's Government