2009 News

December 28, 2009

Third Round of H1N1 Clinics Open to All Bucks County Residents

The Bucks County Health Department goes into 2010 having vaccinated more than 60,000 residents against H1N1. Director David Damsker, MD, MPH, is now opening up three clinics to any resident who would like a vaccine.  In November, clinics were held for school-aged children, followed by several clinics in December for all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention priority groups.    

Bucks County residents only should go to the location closest to their home. Please bring a driver’s license for proof of residency.

Thursday, January 14	4 -7:30 p.m.	Pennridge High School 1228 North 5th Street Perkasie, PA 18944  and Neshaminy High School 2001 Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA 19047
Friday, January 15	4-7 p.m.	Council Rock North High School 62 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940

 

Damsker points out that residents with a lab-test result confirming influenza A over the past few months (a category indicating H1N1, the only currently circulating strain in the US) do not need to receive a vaccine. Others who have experienced flu-like symptoms but who have not received a confirming lab result should still get the vaccine, as there is no harm in vaccinating a person who had 2009 H1N1 influenza in the past.

For more information, please contact the county’s Flu Hotline at 877-477-4492.  Callers will hear a recorded message and will have the option to leave contact information for a call-back if necessary.