Northwest Public Health District Schedules Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics For Senior Citizens

The Northwest Public Health District will offer special “Fast Lane” 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics for senior citizens Thursday and Friday of this week in participating counties.

The “Fast Lane” clinic provides for immediate service without a wait time and just one quick form to complete. Free, custom 2009 H1N1 Valentine’s Day

T-shirts will be given while supplies last.

County clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are located as follows:

Panola County
381 Highway 51 South, Batesville

Grenada County
1240 Fairground Road, Grenada

Yalobusha County
209 Simmons Street, Water Valley
719 Center Street, Coffeeville

Tallahatchie County
209 South Pleasant Street, Charleston

“Most of you waited while we first vaccinated those at higher risk of infection, such as small children,” said State Health Officer Dr. Mary Currier. “Now it’s time for our senior citizens to get their vaccinations. The 2009 H1N1 vaccine is free at all county health departments; it’s safe and it’s effective.”

For more information on 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu or to locate a county health department near you, visit the MSDH website at  HYPERLINK:

“http://www.HealthyMS.com” www.HealthyMS.com or call the toll-free MSDH flu hotline at 1-877-222-9FLU. The hotline hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.