Seasonal Flu Shots coming to worksites November 2-20 King County onsite flu shot clinics will be held November 2nd – 20th at worksites around the county. These clinics provide seasonal flu vaccine to benefits covered employees at no charge. Group Health covered members must visit a Group Health onsite clinic to receive the vaccine at no charge. Visit the Health Matters Flu Shot Program site for the schedule of clinics and information about other flu vaccine resources or call 206-205-5017. Here’s how to get vaccinated for the seasonal flu: Here’s how to get vaccinated for the H1N1 flu:- At your health care provider’s office or local pharmacy. Check with the Flu Hotline at 877-903-KING (5464) or Public Health's Web site to find out where to get H1N1 vaccine when becomes available. You can also call your health care provider to see if they will have the H1N1 vaccine once it is available. Vaccine is likely to be available for priority groups mid-October. The Centers for Disease Control have prioritized the first vaccines for the following groups. Later in the season, vaccine will be available to anyone who wants it:
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
- Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza
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