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Updated: 8:18 AM Nov 17, 2009
Pueblo H1N1 Flu Clinics
Pueblo The public in Pueblo has several opportunities to get their H1N1 flu shot during the month of November.
Posted: 10:35 AM Nov 14, 2009Reporter: 11 News Email Address: news@kktv.com |
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The public in Pueblo has several opportunities to get their H1N1 flu shot during the month of November.
On Saturday November 14th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm the public can go to Pueblo West High School for their flu shot. That's located at 661 Capistrano Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007.
The next one will be on Wednesday November 18th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Pueblo City-County Health Department, 101 West 9th St., Pueblo, CO 81003.
Then on Saturday November 21st from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the
Pueblo County High School, 1050 35th Lane, Pueblo, CO 81006.
Priority Groups:
o Pregnant women
o People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months old
o Youth and young adults 6 months to 24 years old
o Persons 25-64 years old with chronic medical conditions
o Law enforcement & Fire personnel
o Health Care and Emergency Medical Services Personnel
o Teachers and school secretaries
Several doctor's offices have also received the vaccine. People are encouraged to check with their primary care physician to see if they have the vaccine. WIC clients can also receive the vaccine during
their regular appointments. Vaccine is not available through pharmacies in Pueblo County at this time.
The Health Department encourages everyone to get the vaccine even if the have had symptoms of the illness. There are many illnesses circulating and to make sure you have immunity to the H1N1 virus it is
recommended to get the vaccine when it is available for you.
Additional information at the Public Health Flu Hotline, Tuesday- Friday 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. (Closed on holidays) 583-4440.
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