H1N1 vaccine available to certain residents

RONAN — The Lake County Public Health and CSKT Tribal Health Departments continue to receive H1N1 vaccine on a weekly basis. Enough vaccine was shipped to hold two community clinics this week. The Health Departments will continue weekly clinics throughout the valley as vaccine availability allows.

Pregnant women, Children six months to 18 years of age, caregivers to children under six months of age (i.e., parents, siblings, and daycare providers), and adults currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or are HIV+ are eligible for this week’s clinic at the Elmo Pink Hall today, November 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The vaccine is free of charge. You must be a Lake County/Flathead Indian Reservation resident to attend.

There will be no community clinics the week of Thanksgiving Holiday (23-27).

For more information and weekly clinic dates and locations, please call the Influenza Information Line at (406) 883-7292.
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