HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO – H1N1 flu is still circulating in the community and vaccination is the best protection against H1N1 flu. Hamilton County Public Health has announced additional H1N1 vaccination clinics.
As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) from January 10-16, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), working with its local, state, and federal partners, is encouraging those who have not received their H1N1 vaccination to do so.
“The flu virus will be less likely to spread in the coming months if more people are vaccinated,” said ODH Director, Dr. Alvin D. Jackson. “Vaccination has proven to be the safest and most effective way to fight the flu so I encourage all Ohioans to get vaccinated.”
NIVW is a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine, after the holiday season and into January and beyond.
“The goal of this week is to educate Ohioans who have not yet received the vaccine about the importance of protecting themselves and their families against the flu,” Jackson said.
The following locations in Hamilton County will administer free H1N1 vaccine to anyone in the general public regardless of residency:
Wednesday, January 20
Time: 4 - 8 p.m.
Location: The Grove Banquet Hall in Springfield Township
(Located behind Fire Department and Township Civic Center)
9158 Winton Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
For efficiency purposes, individuals are asked to come in alphabetical order according to the head of household’s last name.
- A – D report 4 – 5 p.m.
- E – J report 5 – 6 p.m.
- K – Q report 6 – 7 p.m.
- R – Z report 7 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 30
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Woodlawn Community Center
10050 Woodlawn Blvd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
For efficiency purposes, individuals are asked to come in alphabetical order according to the head of household’s last name.
- A – D report 9 – 10 a.m.
- E – J report 10 – 11 a.m.
- K – Q report 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- R – Z report 12 – 1 p.m.
Sunday, January 31
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Location: Madeira High School
7465 Loannes Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
For efficiency purposes, individuals are asked to come in alphabetical order according to the head of household’s last name.
- A – D report 1 – 2 p.m.
- E – J report 2 – 3 p.m.
- K – Q report 3 – 4 p.m.
- R – Z report 4 – 5 p.m.
Pre-registration is suggested in order to decrease the wait time at the clinic. Those interested in pre-registering should print and complete the Pre-registration Consent Form available online at www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org.
H1N1 vaccine is available in two forms – injectable and nasal spray. The injectable is a killed virus and is appropriate for most people to receive. The nasal spray (FluMist) is a live, but weakened virus vaccine and only available for healthy people 2 – 49 who are not pregnant. Both types of vaccine are used yearly to prevent seasonal flu and are very safe. Medical dispensing staff screens individuals in order to provide the appropriate form of vaccine.
