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Mark McDonnell

Health Commissioner

Robert Dillaplain

Medical Director

The Greene County Combined Health District (GCCHD) has announced that it will hold flu clinics at the locations listed below.  Both H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine will be available. These clinics are open to anyone 6 months of age and older.

For H1N1, both injections and the nasal mist will be available. There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine.

For seasonal flu, the cost is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children.  We accept Medicaid, CareSource, Molina, AmeriGroup or Medicare Part B.  People with Medicare Part C and other insurances will need to pay cash and send a receipt to their insurance company for reimbursement.  Cash and checks will be accepted.

The clinic schedules are as follows:

• Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 11:00 and from 12:30 - 3:30 on a walk in basis  Located at the Health District Office, 360 Wilson Dr Xenia , 45385

• Tuesday April 27th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fairborn Fire Station  located at 2200 Commerce Center Blvd in Fairborn

• Saturday May 1st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Xenia Firestation located at 225 E Main St next to the Post Office.

The GCCHD reminds parents and health care providers that children younger than 10 years of age should receive two doses of H1N1 flu vaccine in order to achieve optimal protection against pandemic flu. The two doses of H1N1 vaccine need to be at least 28 days apart to be effective.

Important for H1N1:  For faster service at the clinic, please fill out the H1N1 consent form. Download, print and complete a form for each person who will be receiving the H1N1 vaccination. Bring your completed form with you to the clinic.

To schedule an appointment, please call (937) 374-5655.

                                                 

With any flu, prevention is very important.  Things you can do that will help to keep yourself and your family healthy include:

• Wash your hands frequently, especially after using the bathroom, coughing or sneezing

• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.  If you do not have a tissue, use your arm or sleeve.

• Stay home if you are sick for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever, without taking fever-reducing drugs, such as Advil and Tylenol.

• Avoid contact with people who are sick.

• Get vaccinated!

There is an excellent question and answer section on the CDC website, http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu. You may also call the Ohio Department of Health H1N1 hotline at 1-866-800-1404.