It’s the fourth weekend of free H1N1 vaccination clinics in the city, and anyone in the high priority list is able to get the vaccine, including people between the ages of four and 24, pregnant women and anyone who lives with or takes care of newborns. Also, people between the ages of 25 through 64 with medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, or a weakened immune system and health care workers who cannot get the vaccine through their employer can receive the vaccine. Anyone under 18 must have a signed parental consent form and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To find the nearest H1N1 vaccine clinic, call 311 or visit NYC.gov/flu.
New Yorkers now have a new resource for information about the flu, as the city has launching a “FluLine”. Callers to 311 will be directed to a registered nurse who can give out information about the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. The nurses can also advise callers about whether they should see a doctor, and they can refer people to clinics. The city is hoping that the “FluLine” will decrease the number of people who show up to emergency rooms looking for treatment.
The hotline will be open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
