Breaking news from the NYC Department of Health!
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Health Department Will Expand Access to H1N1 Vaccine in Final Round of Free Weekend ClinicsAny New Yorker 4 or older can get immunized against novel H1N1 flu this weekend
December 10, 2009 – As New York City heads into its final weekend of free vaccine clinics for H1N1 influenza, the Health Department is lifting most of the remaining restrictions on eligibility, effective Saturday. This weekend’s five vaccine centers – one in each borough – will admit any New Yorker who is at least 4 years old, including any healthy adult who would like to be vaccinated.
The Health Department will continue to target those most in need of H1N1 vaccination. The priority groups include pregnant women, anyone between 6 months and 24 years old, and adults with chronic health conditions that increase the risk of severe illness or complications. Health care workers and people in close contact with infants are also on the priority list, because of the risk they pose to others when infected themselves. But because H1N1 vaccine is now increasingly available to people in these groups, the agency is advising health care providers to reach beyond previously designated priority groups and vaccinate anyone over 6 months of age who wants or needs protection from H1N1 influenza.
“If you belong to a priority group and haven’t yet been vaccinated, please take advantage of this opportunity,” said Dr. Thomas Farley, New York City Health Commissioner. “If you’re not in a priority group but want to protect yourself from the flu, this weekend’s clinics are for you too. The H1N1 virus is still spreading in New York City, and vaccination is the surest way to prevent it. So don’t get sick – get immunized.” The Health Department particularly urges pregnant women to receive H1N1 vaccine because of their increased risk of hospitalization and death if they get the flu.
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To locate the H1N1 flu vaccination clinic closest to you, please dial 311
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The staff of the Student Wellness Center at City Tech is committted to helping you achieve your academic goals and integrate healthy habits into your daily lives.
We hope you will visit often to learn of the latest student health news, get new information on exciting health events on campus, hear what other City Tech students are doing to promote good health, and share your ideas, questions, comments, and concerns.
And, visit us in person, too! The Student Wellness Center is open M,T,Th from 9:00am-5:00pm, W 9:00-6:00pm and we are located in Pearl 104. We can't wait to see you.
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