10/25/2005: "Adult Immunization Clinics Start on 31st"

Partial Influenza vaccine shipments have started to arrive at San Juan County Health and Community Services. Due to manufacturing delays, receipt of partial vaccine shipments are expected to continue through November and December.

The following special adult immunization clinics have been scheduled to offer influenza, pneumonia, and tetanus-diphtheria vaccines:

● October 31 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Shaw Community Building
● November 7 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Woodman Hall on Lopez
● November 9 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Senior Center (Mullis Center)
● November 15 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center
● Waldron clinic, yet to be scheduled, will be at the Waldron School.

The influenza season usually does not peak until after December, so vaccine given before Thanksgiving should provide substantial protective benefits for the holiday season. It takes 10-14 days after vaccination for it to become effective. Parents should call the Health Department or their health care providers regarding influenza vaccine for children 6 months through 18 years of age.

Influenza vaccine is a priority for those 6-24 months and 65 years and older, those 2 to 64 years with chronic medical conditions or working or living with high risk people, pregnant women, health care workers and those who provide key community services.

Contact the Health Department at 378-4474 if you have questions regarding the vaccines