The walk-up clinic, offering both H1N1 and seasonal flu shots to priority groups as supplies last, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shots are free.
Medical and non-medical volunteers are urgently needed to assist at the clinic. People interested in volunteering should contact Mike McMillan at mmcmillan@hsd.cccounty.us or 925-313-6859.
The clinics are intended for people living in Contra Costa County. Only people in the following priority groups will receive vaccine.
H1N1 vaccine:
• Pregnant women.
• Children 6 months through 4 years of age.
• Children between 5 and 18 who suffer from chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
• Those living with or providing care to infants under 6 months of age.
Seasonal flu vaccine:
• Those 60 and older.
• Pregnant women.
• Those 4 and older who suffer from chronic medical conditions.
Information is subject to change based on vaccine availability. Before visiting the flu clinic, check www.cchealth.org or call 888-959-9911 for recorded updates.
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