Main public health office uses up H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccine; still available at district offices
By The Bakersfield Californian
The Bakersfield Californian
The Kern County Public Health Department has used up its initial supply of H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccine that was available at the 1800 Mount Vernon Ave. location, a department news release announced Saturday.
However, vaccine is still available at 11 district offices in the county. Additionally, H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccine was distributed to doctors and medical providers, so you can check with your doctor about availability.
The department will also announce when more vaccine is available.
"Public Health District Offices located throughout Kern County will be offering H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccinations to eligible residents during their normal clinic hours," Public Health Officer Dr. Claudia Jonah said in a news release. "It is recommended the public calls the Public Health District Offices to confirm availability of the vaccine and to see if they meet the health eligibility requirements mandated by the Centers for Disease Control."
Locations are:
Arvin, 204 S. Hill St., 854-5411
Delano, 455 Lexington St., 721-3820
Lake Isabella, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., 760-549-2090
Lamont, 12014 Main St., 868-5824
Mojave, 1775 Highway 58, 824-7066
North of the River (Oildale), 125 El Tejon St., 868-5250
Ridgecrest, 250 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., 760-375-5157
Shafter, 329 Central Valley Highway, 746-7562
Taft, 315 Lincoln St. Room 150, 763-8591
Tehachapi, 125 E. F St., 822-3005
Wasco, 810 Eighth St., 758-3006
Health officials recommend the following people get the H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist:
* Children ages 24 months to 18 years who are in good health without certain medical conditions.
* Household members through 49 years old who care for infants younger than 6 months of age and who are in good health, and without certain health conditions and/or pregnant.
Public health also urges that people remember the three "Cs" to protect themselves:
* Cover your cough.
* Clean your hands.
* Confine sick people at home.
More information is available through the Swine Flu Hotline at 877-81-VIRUS or www.co.kern.ca.us/health.
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