H1N1 Updates

Jackson County Health Department to Conduct Additional  H₁N₁ Clinics

On Thursday, January 21^st, the Health Department will conduct a clinic for people of all ages.  The clinic will open at 8:00 a.m. at the Jackson County Health Department located at 504 South Church Street, Ripley.  It will conclude at 3:30 p.m.   The vaccine is free of charge!  We will not be billing insurance.  If you child received their first dose at another location, you will need to bring proof of that vaccine.

In order to assist with the flow of the clinic, you might like to complete the registration form prior to your arrival at the clinic, it can be downloaded at www.jacksoncountyhealthdepartment.com or you can pick up a copy at the Health Department.  Having a completed form does not guarantee your vaccination.   It would also assist with the flow of the clinic if those receiving vaccine would wear clothing to make your upper arm accessible (short sleeve shirt or a shirt that your sleeve can be pushed up easily).

Wendy Crawford, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, would like to encourage everyone to receive the vaccine.  As this is new strain of influenza, the future of the disease itself is very unpredictable.  The vaccine will help the body to build immunity to the H1N1 virus.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone be vaccinated even if they have already had the influenza itself. 

Addition clinic dates have not been established yet.  If you have questions regarding the vaccine, please contact Wendy at the Health Department (304)372-2634.

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• Live, intranasal 2009 H₁N₁ influenza vaccine
• Inactivated 2009  H₁N₁ influenza vaccine

• Consent Form