2007 Influenza Vaccine Clinics

Annual Flu clinics at JCHD will be offered by appointment again this year for the general adult population.
The clinics will begin on Monday, November 5th and run through Wednesday, November 21st.
After November 21st, vaccine will then be administered in the Immunization Clinic on a walk-in basis.

Beginning on October 8, please call the JCHD Immunization Hotline at (517) 768-2134 to schedule an appointment or for up-to-date information.

Flu vaccine delivery for infants and children will be different this year. Shots will be administered in our Immunization Clinic, with expanded hours, in an effort to prevent missed opportunities for vaccination. Flu vaccine will be given to parents and/or guardians presenting to the clinic with children. JCHD will carry a limited supply of the FluMist vaccine depending on the demand.

To contact the Immunization Clinic please call
(517) 788-4468 for clinic hours.

JCHD follows CDC recommendations and guidelines. The 2007 influenza vaccination is recommended for the following persons:

• All persons, including school-aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others;
• All children aged 6-59 months;
• All persons aged ≥ 50 years;
• Pregnant women;
• Persons of any age with certain chronic medical conditions;
• Immunocompromised children and adults caused by medications or HIV;
• Adults and children who have any condition (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase the risk for aspiration; and
• Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities;
• Health care workers;
• Healthy household contacts (including children) and caregivers of persons with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications from influenza.

Click here for tips on how to prevent the flu. Click here for CDC information regarding the flu including additional links for special groups such as children. For information on the Ounce of Prevention Campaign, click here.

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Click here to view the September 2007 Press Release.