The Winnebago County Health Department is offering H1N1 vaccination clinics for the community at their downtown facility. The Department will be holding clinics for anyone who has not yet received their H1N1 immunization.

The Winnebago County Health Department is offering more opportunities for local residents who want an H1N1 flu shot. All appointments will take place at the health department's downtown Rockford location, 401 Division Street.

Appointments can be made for the clinics by calling 800-649-2381 at any time of day. The Winnebago County Health Department has all forms of the vaccine, including the nasal spray, for distribution at the following clinics:

Wednesday, February 3
Wednesday, February 10
4-6 p.m.

The Health Department has compiled some tips for residents attending H1N1 vaccination clinics:

· Prepare to expose the uppermost part of your arm, near the shoulder.
· Vaccinations are free of charge, and Medicare cards are not required.
· When bringing a child for their booster, if possible, please bring their vaccination card with the previous dosage information. The second dose cannot be given less than 21 days after the first.
· People with allergies to eggs should not receive the vaccine.
· Clinics serve hundreds of people, and the staff does their best to get everyone in and out in a timely manner.
· Please allow at least 15 minutes for your visit, middle to late clinic time slots usually have less wait time.

For general information, including information on H1N1 and future clinic dates, please call us at 815-720-4000, visit our website at www.wchd.org, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. For seasonal flu shot information, please call 815-720-4264.