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Find out when and
where to get your
influenza vaccine in St Croix County |
Will the seasonal
flu shot protect me against the novel H1N1 Influenza
Virus?
- Not likely, but the
seasonal flu shot can help
protect yourself and those around you from seasonal flu.
Typically, seasonal flu is just one shot.
- Some of the
groups recommended
will need to get a second booster shot of H1N1
vaccine four weeks later.
- Get a pneumonia shot to
prevent secondary infection if you are over the age
of 65 or have a chronic illness such as diabetes or
asthma. For specific guidelines, talk to your health
care provider
- Make sure that your
family's immunizations are up-to-date.
2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccinations
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Clinic
Schedules: Monday's from 12-4 at St Croix County
Public Health
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Downloadable Forms (COMING SOON)
H1N1 Influenza Vaccinations
The H1N1
vaccine is now open to anyone that would like to receive
the vaccine! The CDC continues to especially recommend
that the following groups are vaccinated:
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Pregnant women
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Persons who live with or provide care for
children aged less than 6 months (e.g.
parents, siblings and daycare providers)
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All health care and emergency medical
services personnel
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Children aged 6 months through 24 years, and
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Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have
medical conditions that put them at higher
risk for influenza-related complications
H1N1 Vaccine will be available at participating local
providers as well as St. Croix County DHHS-Public
Health. The vaccine is free. Note: The federal
government allows clinics to charge up to $15.00 for an
administration fee. Public Health has chosen to not
charge for administration.
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