Wednesday, December 16, 2009

CDC H1N1 Vaccine Recall

Skamania County Health Department did not receive any of the vaccine included in this recall.

CDC has issued a statement regarding the recall of specific lots of H1N1 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 35 months because testing has indicated the vaccine doses lost some strength. This does not pose a safety concern; children who have received vaccine from these lots do not need to be revaccinated.

If you have any questions or concerns please call the Health Dept at (509) 427-3881 or visit http://www.flu.gov/.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

H1N1 Vaccine Now Open to All General Population

H1N1 vaccine is now open to all general population but Washington State Health Departments will continue to give priority to the following high-risk groups:

· 6 months - 24 years old
· Pregnant women
· Health care workers
· Caregivers of less than 6-month-old infants
· 25-64 year olds with "chronic conditions" (asthma, diabetes, heart issues, compromised immune system)

Feel free to call with questions, 427-3881

Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:30 (closed for county holidays)

H1N1 vaccination is no charge.