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The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) has revised its scheduled H1N1 flu vaccination clinic dates to make it easy and convenient for you to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu. Beginning on Monday, March 29, H1N1 vaccine clinics will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed for lunch from noon – 1 p.m.
Who: Anyone six months old or older
What: H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
When (time): 8:00 a.m. until noon, and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
When (days): Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
When (dates): March 29, 31, and April 1, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 and 16
Where: Washoe County Health District, Bldg. "B," 1001 E. 9th St., Reno*
How much: Free
There is no charge for H1N1 flu vaccinations received at any clinics hosted by the WCHD. All clinics will be held on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. No appointment is needed, lines often are short and wait times often are minimal.
Children needing their second dose of vaccine
Children younger than 10 years of age are strongly encouraged to attend one of our scheduled H1N1 clinics and receive their first and/or second dose ("booster") of vaccine in order to be fully protected against the H1N1 flu. Free H1N1 vaccinations will be given to anyone six months of age or older.
Recent data show that many children in Washoe County who are eligible for their second dose of H1N1 flu vaccine have not yet received it. Children may receive their booster dose at any of the WCHD scheduled H1N1 clinics free of charge, even if the child has received his or her first vaccine elsewhere. There must be at least four weeks between the first and second doses.
*Directions to clinics held at the Washoe County Health District, 1001 East Ninth Street, Reno, Building B:
· Enter through the gate off of Wells Avenue, just north of East Ninth Street
· Park in any designated public parking area
· Enter the main health department entrance on the north side of the complex
· Follow the signs to the clinic.
2. Isn't the pandemic over?
H1N1 flu cases appear to have decreased both nationally and locally in recent weeks which, perhaps, has contributed to a decreased sense of urgency about getting vaccinated. However, pandemics usually come in "waves" – that is, the number of infections peaks, subside, and then rise again.
Statistics indicate that we've experienced two waves of the H1N1 flu since the pandemic began in April 2009. It would not be unusual to see a third wave in the near future. We can lessen the chance of a third wave in Washoe County with more people getting vaccinated. The H1N1 flu virus could mutate, as has happened in previous pandemics, and could result in more severe illness and increased hospitalizations and deaths.
Getting vaccinated protects not only you from becoming ill with the virus but also protects others with whom you might come into contact. When the H1N1 virus is in your body, you can pass it along to others for one day before the onset of symptoms and up to five days after symptoms appear. So even if you have only mild symptoms, you could infect a significant number of other people, some of whom could develop life-threatening complications if they become ill. As a result, vaccination is still strongly recommended for everyone.
Supplies of H1N1 flu vaccine are readily available and vaccinations are no longer restricted to designated high-risk groups. Anyone who wants to protect themselves, their family and their community can now get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.
3. Forms are now available on our Web site!
To make getting vaccinated quick and easy for you, forms are now available on our Web site.
Before you go:
1. Go to www.washoecounty.us/health.
2. Click on "Forms for H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics."
3. Review the following three forms (you may print copies for your records, if desired):
o "2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Inactivated Flu Shot"
o "2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Live, Attenuated Nasal Spray"
o "Notice of Health Information Practices for Washoe County Health District"
4. Print, complete and sign the following two forms for each person being vaccinated (forms for children under 18 years of age must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian):
o "2009-2010 H1N1 Live Attenuated (nasal spray) and Inactivated (the shot) Influenza Vaccine Consent Form" (complete all information down to the "Clinic Use Only" line)
o "Acknowledgement of Notice of Health Information Practices"
5. Bring the completed, signed forms with you to the clinic to streamline your vaccination process.
Free, blank forms also will be available at each clinic.
Please note:
· The information contained in the forms labeled "2009" is still correct for 2010.
· Clinic staff will determine whether the shot or nasal spray is the most appropriate form of vaccine for you, depending upon availability. You can save time by reviewing both information forms (see #3 above) before coming to the clinic.
Details about additional healthcare providers who are also offering H1N1 flu vaccinations can be found at:
· Renown Health - Visit www.renown.org/flu or call 775-982-5757 for updates.
· Saint Mary's – Visit www.saintmarysreno.org/Wellness_And_Prevention/201075 or call 775.770.7100.
· Nevada Immunization Coalition - www.immunizenevada.org
The information above is posted at www.washoecounty.us/health. Additional information can be found at
1.866.767.5038 – Nevada Help, a toll free, bilingual hotline which is staffed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (PDT), seven days a week and offers H1N1 flu information specific to Washoe County. www.washoecounty.us/flu
