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County Reports Low Demand For VaccinesMarion County Announces More H1N1 Clinics
Wednesday, Thursday Clinics Intended For At-Risk Hoosiers
POSTED: 3:53 pm EDT October 30, 2009
UPDATED: 4:06 pm EDT October 30, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Marion County Health Department will hold two more H1N1 vaccine clinics next week with a focus on at-risk Hoosiers.The clinics will be held at the Lafayette Square shopping mall at 3919 Lafayette Road on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More: H1N1 Special Section
Health officials said the clinic is intended for those individuals identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as high risk:Pregnant women People who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months Those ages 6 months to 24 years Individuals between the ages of 25 and 64 years old who have certain medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications Health care workers with direct patient contact Officials said individuals seeking a vaccine should be prepared to wait in long lines, possibly outside, and fill out paperwork.The vaccines will be offered for free.More Information: Marion County Health Department H1N1 Information
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