SHOTS, ANYONE?
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 -- 11:54 AM
Anyone in Wisconsin who wants to get vaccinated against swine flu can now do so.State health officials have told public health departments and private providers that they can administer the vaccine to anyone that wants it, not just those in targeted groups.
Ellen Moldenhauer with the Clark County Health Department says they've already vaccinated around 1,500 people.
"We can now promote to the general public," she says. "(The state) is really advising everyone who wants to receive the vaccine can receive it."
For those wondering if it's too late to get vaccinated, Moldenhauer says ?no?.
"We've taken calls and questions from people who feel they may have had the swine flu earlier in the year, and the recommendations are still that, unless you've had a laboratory confirmation, you should still receive the vaccine. There have been numerous other viruses that have been circulating that aren't H1N1," she explains.
Those in Clark County will have the following opportunities to get vaccinated:
Upcoming school based clinics (open to the public also):
--12/16 -- Thorp Public (Commons) 3-6 pm
--12/17 -- Owen-Withee Elementary (Conference Room) 3-6 pm
--12/18 -- Abbotsford High School (Community Room) 12/18 3-6 pm
--12/22 -- Colby Middle/High School (Theater) 3-6 pm
--Neillsville at the Health Dept. every Monday from 1-4 pm
--1/6 -- Greenwood Fire Hall 1/6 5"30 -6:30 pm
--1/7 -- Abbotsford City hall 5:30 - 6:30 pm
--1/18 -- Owen - Clark Co. Health Care Center 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.