Friday, November 20, 2009

Flu Vaccine Available at Parkville

The Platte County Health Department is now offering H1N1 vaccination clinics for the following priority groups, as identified by the CDC:


People who live with or care for children under 6 months of age;  Children ages 6 months to 4 years; Children ages 5-18 WITH chronic medical conditions (you must present an order from your Physician); Health care and emergency services personnel with direct patient contact; and Pregnant women (you must present an order from your Physician).

H1N1 vaccine is not available for the following children: Children under 6 months of age; Healthy children ages 5-18 with no chronic medical conditions.

As soon as more vaccine becomes available the priority groups will be expanded. These clinics are for Platte County Residents only. A property tax receipt or a utility bill in your name proves residency.

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