Free H1N1 vaccines offered to general public Saturday, Dec. 19
The Cincinnati Health Department and the City of Norwood will offer H1N1 vaccination for all members of the general public wishing to be immunized Saturday, Dec. 19, at Xavier University’s Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Avenue, 45207. No pre-registration is required and the vaccination is free. Cincinnati and Norwood Health Officials will be staffing vaccine stations capable of performing 8,000 immunizations at this event from 9 am– 3 pm.
What: Cincinnati/Norwood Walk-In H1N1 Vaccine Session
Where: Xavier University’s Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Avenue, 45207
When: 9 am – 3 pm, Saturday, Dec. 19
Individuals are encouraged, but not required, to fill out the consent form ahead of time and bring it with them to the session. The form may be accessed here:
http://cincinnati-oh.gov/health/downloads/health_eps38182.doc
Pam Bauer MPH, RS, Norwood’s Health Commissioner says, “Many non-tier one individuals have patiently waited to receive the vaccine and we are finally able to offer them immunization.”
“We’re glad to partner with Norwood to maximize resources and vaccinate as many individuals as possible. The disease continues to circulate and with the holidays approaching this is a great time to protect you and your family from becoming ill,” said Dr. Noble Maseru Ph.D., M.P.H. Cincinnati Health Commissioner.
All forms of the H1N1 vaccine are being produced with the identical process used successfully for years for seasonal flu. Local state and federal health agencies continue to monitor for adverse reactions from the vaccine and to date no serious or unusual side effects have been observed. Additional vaccine safety information from CDC is available here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_safety.htm
Additional information from Cincinnati and Norwood:
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