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Free H1N1 flu vaccine to be offered at Fort Wayne Airport
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:39 | Modified: Wednesday, 03 February 2010 10:45 | 
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health will be hosting a free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic at the Fort Wayne International Airport from February 9 to 12. The Department is collaborating with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department to offer the H1N1 flu vaccine to airport staff, patrons, and the general public.
“It’s not too late to get the H1N1 flu vaccine,” said State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe, M.D. “There is currently ample supply, so we are no longer only targeting those individuals at the very highest risk.
“Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community,” says Allen County Health Commissioner Deborah McMahan, M.D.
Following are the details of the H1N1 flu vaccine clinic:
WHEN: February 9-12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ft. Wayne International Airport
Business Center near baggage claim, inside the terminal
3801 W. Ferguson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Parking will be available to the general public in the short term parking lot with the first 30 minutes free.
H1N1 Flu Vaccination Sites
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 09:41 | Modified: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 09:35 |
Carew Medical Park
Free H1N1 vaccine is offered Tuesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. at Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St. Both the H1N1 nasal spray and the H1N1 injection will be available at the clinic. The nasal spray vaccine is recommended for healthy people ages 2 through 49. The H1N1 shot is recommended for all others.
Walgreens
H1N1 vaccine is available on a walk-in basis when an immunization pharmacists is on staff or by appointment. Cost of administration of the vaccine is $18 and is restritcted to those people 9 years and older. Vaccinations may be covered by insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid. Visit www.walgreens.com/flu or call 1-800-Walgreens to confirm vaccine availability.
CVS
Special H1N1 clinics have been set up thru Feb 2nd in 20 area CVS locations. Cost of administration of the vaccine is $15 and is restricted to those 9 years and older. Call your local CVS pharamcy to confirm vaccine availability.
Kroger/Scott's
H1N1 vaccine is available at select Kroger locations. Call your local Kroger pharmacy for details.
H1N1 vaccine may also be available through your doctor or health care provider.
For more information, go to www.FightTheFlu.org or call 2-1-1.
The 2009-2010 Flu Season
Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways, including the timing of the beginning, severity, and length of the flu season.
This flu season (2009-2010), there are more uncertainties than usual because of the emergence of a new H1N1 (Swine) flu virus. Scientists are concerned that the 2009 H1N1 virus may cause the season to be worse than a regular flu season – with a lot more people getting sick, being hospitalized and dying than during a regular flu season.
Get vaccinated
Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. You need two vaccines to be fully protected this year. The seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine are separate vaccinations. Get both! Get the seasonal vaccination as soon as possible and get the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccination when it is available.
More information on getting vaccinated
Practice good hygiene
Take common-sense steps to limit the spread of germs like washing your hands and covering your cough.
More information on prevention
If you get sick with the flu…
Stay home, follow your doctor’s orders, and watch for signs that you need immediate medical attention. Remain at home for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free (no fever) for 24 hours, whichever is longer.
If you don’t have a doctor, call 2-1-1 for a list of community health resources.
