Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic Information
The Washoe County Health District will hold clinics for vaccination of people against the novel H1N1 flu. Details are as follows:
Forms for H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics
- 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Inactivated Flu Shot (PDF, 36.3 KB)
- Vacuna contra la Influenza de 2009 H1N1 Desactivada Inyección contra la Influenza (PDF, 226 KB)
- Notice of Health Information Practices for Washoe County Health District (PDF, 64.4 KB)
- Aviso de las Prácticas de Información de su Salud - Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe (PDF, 65.4 KB)
- 2009-2010 H1N1 Inactivated (the shot) Influenza Vaccine Consent Form (PDF, 74.2 KB)
- Forma de Consentimiento para la Vacuna de Influenza Inactivada (inyección) H1N1 - 2009-2010 (PDF, 74.3 KB)
- Acknowledgement of Notice of Health Information Practices ("Reconocimiento" – Aviso de las Prácticas e Información de Salud) (PDF, 37.9 KB)
When/Where:
The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) has free novel H1N1 flu vaccinations for anyone over six months of age who wants to protect themselves, their family and their community from becoming ill with the novel H1N1 flu virus.
Beginning June 1, clients who wish to receive their free H1N1 vaccine at the Washoe County Health District will need to call the Health District’s immunization appointment line at (775) 328-2402 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please call the appointment line one business day in advance of your desired appointment.
Directions for 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
Details about additional healthcare providers who are also offering novel 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 http://www.saintmarysreno.org/Wellness_And_Prevention/201075 or call 775.770.7100.
- Nevada Immunization Coalition - www.immunizenevada.org.
Who:
Vaccinations are for anyone older than six months of age who wishes to be protected against the novel H1N1 flu. Many kids still need their second dose of vaccine. Children younger than 10 years of age are strongly encouraged to receive a recommended second dose (“booster”) of vaccine in order to be fully protected against the novel H1N1 flu. Recent data show that many children in Washoe County who are eligible for their second dose of novel H1N1 flu vaccine have not yet received it. There must be at least four weeks between the first and second doses. There is no charge for the second dose if received at a clinic hosted by the Washoe County Health District.
Other Information:
What form of vaccine will be provided?
- Shot - For anyone age six months of age and older
Additional information on the novel H1N1 flu can be obtained by calling 1.866.767.5038 – a toll free, bilingual hotline which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Updated May 27, 2010
- The novel H1N1 flu vaccine is made in the same way as vaccine for seasonal flu.
- Tests have shown that the novel H1N1 vaccine is safe and effective in reducing your chances of getting and transmitting the novel H1N1 virus.
- The most common reaction to getting vaccinated is soreness at the site of the shot, for people vaccinated by injection.
- You cannot get the flu from getting vaccinated.
- If you were exposed to the novel H1N1 flu virus 24 hours or less prior to getting vaccinated or during the 10 to 14 day period immediately following vaccination, you could still get sick and/or pass along the illness to others.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
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